Sharkskin
A steady professional mid-tone dusty grey
Sharkskin is a mid-tone, dusty grey that provides a steady, professional foundation for UI design. Because it sits at a balanced brightness, it pairs better with bold accent colors than with other pastels. The hex code #808184 maintains strong contrast for black typography, making it a reliable choice for readable body text or secondary interface elements that need to remain understated and clean.
Questions about Sharkskin
What is the hex code for Sharkskin?
Sharkskin is #808184. In RGB that is rgb(128, 129, 132), in HSL hsl(225, 2%, 51%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with Sharkskin #808184?
Because of its neutral, balanced nature, Sharkskin pairs excellently with bold, saturated accent colors. Try combining it with a deep navy for a professional look or a vibrant orange if you need to create a high-contrast focal point that pops.
Is Sharkskin readable on white or black?
Sharkskin has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.