Shades of Gray (Grey): 31 Color Names and Hex Codes
31 named shades of gray (or grey) with hex codes, from White Smoke #f5f5f5 to Gunmetal #2a3439. Click any swatch to copy the code or build a palette.
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Color theory, guides, and hex code references for designers and artists.
Shades of Black: 20 Color Names and Hex Codes
20 named shades of black with hex codes, from true Black #000000 and Rich Black #010203 to Dim Gray #696969. Click any swatch to copy the code.
What Are the Primary Colors? (Paint, Light, and Print)
The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue in paint, red, green, and blue in light, and cyan, magenta, and yellow in print. See how each set mixes.
What Colors Make Brown?
Brown is made by mixing red + green, yellow + purple, or all three primaries. See 14 brown shades, from chocolate to taupe, with hex codes and recipes.
Black Friday Deals for Designers (2026 Edition)
Black Friday 2026 deals for designers on monitors, drawing tablets, creative software, and assets, plus what each brand offered last year.
What Is CMYK Color? Meaning and Uses in Printing
Learn what CMYK stands for, how the subtractive color model works, and when to use CMYK vs RGB for accurate print colors.
Color Meanings: What Each Color Symbolizes in Design
Red means passion and power, blue means trust and calm, green means nature and growth. See what every color means, from red to beige, and how to use it.
Hex Color Codes: How to Read Them + Common Hex Code Chart
A hex color code like #ff6600 sets red, green, and blue in six characters. Learn to read any hex code and copy 20 common hex color codes.
Shades of Pink: 54 Color Names and Hex Codes
54 shades of pink with names and hex codes, from Lavender Blush #fff0f5 to Wine #80013f. Click any swatch to copy the code or build a palette.
Shades of Purple: 31 Color Names and Hex Codes
31 named shades of purple with hex codes, from pale Lavender #e6e6fa to Dark Purple #35063e. Click any swatch to copy the code or build a palette.