Shades of Gray

Gray is a neutral color that is often used as a background or to create a sense of balance in a composition. It is the color of neutrality and can be created by mixing black and white together in equal proportions.

Gray can have many different shades, from very light to very dark. Some common shades of gray include light gray, which is often used for backgrounds or to create a calming effect, and dark gray, which is often used to create contrast and add drama to a composition.

Gray is often associated with professionalism and sophistication, and is often used in corporate logos and branding. It is also a popular color for clothing and home decor, as it can be both formal and casual.

In art and design, gray is often used to create a sense of mood or atmosphere. It can be used to create a sense of mystery, solitude, or melancholy, or to convey a sense of sophistication and refinement.

Overall, gray is a versatile color that can be used in many different contexts to create a wide range of effects. It is a neutral color that can be combined with other colors to create a wide range of effects, from calming and subdued to bold and striking.

Achromatic Grays

Achromatic grays are grays that do not have any color, as opposed to chromatic grays, which do have some color. Achromatic grays are created by mixing black and white together in equal proportions, which results in a color that is a perfect mix of the two.

Achromatic grays are often used in art and design to create a sense of neutrality and balance. They can be used as a background color to provide a neutral backdrop for other colors, or they can be used to create a sense of calm and tranquility in a composition.

In addition to being used in art and design, achromatic grays are also often used in photography and other visual media. They can be used to create a sense of contrast and depth in a photograph, or to create a sense of mood or atmosphere.
 

Davy's Gray

Hex #555555
RGB 85, 85, 85
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 67
HSL 0, 0%, 33%
HSV 0, 0%, 33%
 

Dim Gray

Hex #696969
RGB 105, 105, 105
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 59
HSL 0, 0%, 41%
HSV 0, 0%, 41%
 

Gainsboro

Hex #dcdcdc
RGB 220, 220, 220
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 14
HSL 0, 0%, 86%
HSV 0, 0%, 86%
 

Gray

Hex #808080
RGB 128, 128, 128
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 50
HSL 0, 0%, 50%
HSV 0, 0%, 50%
 

Jet

Hex #343434
RGB 52, 52, 52
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 80
HSL 0, 0%, 20%
HSV 0, 0%, 20%
 

Light Gray

Hex #d3d3d3
RGB 211, 211, 211
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 17
HSL 0, 0%, 83%
HSV 0, 0%, 83%
 

Medium Gray

Hex #bebebe
RGB 190, 190, 190
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 25
HSL 0, 0%, 75%
HSV 0, 0%, 75%
 

Silver

Hex #c0c0c0
RGB 192, 192, 192
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 25
HSL 0, 0%, 75%
HSV 0, 0%, 75%
 

Spanish Gray

Hex #989898
RGB 152, 152, 152
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 40
HSL 0, 0%, 60%
HSV 0, 0%, 60%

Off Grays

Off grays, also known as "off-whites" or "dirty grays," are grays that have a slightly yellow, brown, or green tint to them. They are created by mixing black and white together in unequal proportions, which results in a color that is not a perfect mix of the two.

Off grays are often used in art and design to add depth and interest to a composition. They can be used as a background color to provide a neutral backdrop for other colors, or they can be used as a color in their own right to create a sense of warmth or texture.

In addition to being used in art and design, off grays are also often used in interior design and fashion. They can be used to create a sense of warmth and comfort in a room, or to add texture and interest to clothing and accessories.

 

Ash Gray

Hex #b2beb5
RGB 178, 181, 190
CMYK 6, 0, 5, 25
HSL 135, 8%, 72%
HSV 135, 6%, 75%
 

Battleship Gray

Hex #848482
RGB 132, 130, 132
CMYK 0, 0, 2, 48
HSL 60, 1%, 51%
HSV 60, 2%, 52%
 

Charcoal

Hex #36454f
RGB 54, 79, 69
CMYK 32, 13, 0, 69
HSL 204, 19%, 26%
HSV 204, 32%, 31%
 

Gunmetal

Hex #2a3439
RGB 42, 57, 52
CMYK 26, 9, 0, 78
HSL 200, 15%, 19%
HSV 200, 26%, 22%
 

Nickel

Hex #727472
RGB 114, 114, 116
CMYK 2, 0, 2, 55
HSL 120, 1%, 45%
HSV 120, 2%, 45%
 

Platinum

Hex #e5e4e2
RGB 229, 226, 228
CMYK 0, 0, 1, 10
HSL 40, 5%, 89%
HSV 40, 1%, 90%
 

Stone Gray

Hex #928e85
RGB 146, 133, 142
CMYK 0, 3, 9, 43
HSL 42, 6%, 55%
HSV 42, 9%, 57%
 

Xanadu

Hex #738678
RGB 115, 120, 134
CMYK 14, 0, 10, 47
HSL 136, 8%, 49%
HSV 136, 14%, 53%

Cool Grays

Cool grays are grays that have a bluish tint to them. They are created by mixing black and white together in unequal proportions, with more black than white, which results in a color that is slightly bluish.

Cool grays are often used in art and design to create a sense of calm and tranquility. They can be used as a background color to provide a neutral backdrop for other colors, or they can be used as a color in their own right to create a sense of coolness and detachment.
 

Blue-Gray

Hex #6699cc
RGB 102, 204, 153
CMYK 50, 25, 0, 20
HSL 210, 50%, 60%
HSV 210, 50%, 80%
 

Cadet Gray

Hex #91a3b0
RGB 145, 176, 163
CMYK 18, 7, 0, 31
HSL 205, 16%, 63%
HSV 205, 18%, 69%
 

Cool Gray

Hex #9090c0
RGB 144, 192, 144
CMYK 25, 25, 0, 25
HSL 240, 28%, 66%
HSV 240, 25%, 75%
 

Glaucous

Hex #6082b6
RGB 96, 182, 130
CMYK 47, 29, 0, 29
HSL 216, 37%, 55%
HSV 216, 47%, 71%
 

Gray-Green

Hex #5e716a
RGB 94, 106, 113
CMYK 17, 0, 6, 56
HSL 158, 9%, 41%
HSV 158, 17%, 44%
 

Marengo

Hex #4c5866
RGB 76, 102, 88
CMYK 25, 14, 0, 60
HSL 212, 15%, 35%
HSV 212, 25%, 40%
 

Slate Gray

Hex #708090
RGB 112, 144, 128
CMYK 22, 11, 0, 44
HSL 210, 13%, 50%
HSV 210, 22%, 56%

Warm Grays

Warm grays are grays that have a reddish or brownish tint to them. They are created by mixing black and white together in unequal proportions, with more white than black, which results in a color that is slightly reddish or brownish.

Warm grays are often used in art and design to create a sense of warmth and comfort. They can be used as a background color to provide a neutral backdrop for other colors, or they can be used as a color in their own right to create a sense of warmth and coziness.

 

Cinereous

Hex #98817b
RGB 152, 123, 129
CMYK 0, 15, 19, 40
HSL 12, 12%, 54%
HSV 12, 19%, 60%
 

Puce

Hex #cc8899
RGB 204, 153, 136
CMYK 0, 33, 25, 20
HSL 345, 40%, 67%
HSV 345, 33%, 80%
 

Rocket Metallic

Hex #8a7f8d
RGB 138, 141, 127
CMYK 2, 10, 0, 45
HSL 287, 6%, 53%
HSV 287, 10%, 55%
 

Rose Quartz

Hex #aa98a9
RGB 170, 169, 152
CMYK 0, 11, 1, 33
HSL 303, 10%, 63%
HSV 303, 11%, 67%
 

Taupe

Hex #483c32
RGB 72, 50, 60
CMYK 0, 17, 31, 72
HSL 27, 18%, 24%
HSV 27, 31%, 28%

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