Gunmetal Gray
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Gunmetal Gray is a muted, neutral shade that sits firmly in the middle of the value scale. This balanced tone works well as a grounding background or a stabilizing structural element in professional design. Because black text offers high contrast against it, #818589 serves as a reliable base for UI components and typography. Pair it with soft cream or vibrant accents to keep the composition from feeling too flat.
Questions about Gunmetal Gray
What is the hex code for Gunmetal Gray?
Gunmetal Gray is #818589. In RGB that is rgb(129, 133, 137), in HSL hsl(210, 3%, 52%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 46%.
How should I use Gunmetal Gray (#818589) in UI design?
Use #818589 as a secondary background or text color to establish a professional, low-contrast feel without sacrificing readability. It pairs exceptionally well with a crisp white or a soft cream, ensuring your interface elements feel anchored rather than overwhelming to the viewer.
Does Gunmetal Gray (#818589) lean warm or cool?
Is Gunmetal Gray readable on white or black?
Gunmetal Gray has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.