#808081 Hex Color
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Ashy and neutral, #808081 provides a steady foundation for clean, modern aesthetics. This dusty grey tone brings restraint and stability to professional designs. Use this versatile shade for backgrounds or interface typography where you need a polished, sophisticated look without drawing attention away from primary content. The hex code for this balanced grey is #808081.
Questions about #808081
What is #808081 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808081 is rgb(128, 128, 129), in HSL hsl(240, 0%, 50%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 49%.
Is #808081 considered a warm or cool grey?
#808081 leans toward a cool, neutral grey because its color values are perfectly balanced, lacking significant saturation. This makes it an ideal anchor for professional designs that require a stable, non-distracting background for primary text and interface elements.
What colors pair well with this dusty grey?
This versatile grey pairs beautifully with high-contrast accent colors like navy blue, forest green, or even deep charcoal for a monochromatic scheme. Because it is so neutral, it also works well alongside softer pastels or warm cream tones.
Is #808081 readable on white or black?
#808081 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.