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#80807F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #80807F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#80807F Color Information

#80807F RGB value is (128, 128, 127). The hex color red value is 128, green is 128, and blue is 127. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 0 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent, 50 percent.

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#80807F Color Meaning

Color #80807F signifies neutrality, balance, and composure. #80807F medium gray is unassuming yet stable, providing a sense of reliability and quiet order. Psychologically, color #80807F reduces emotional overstimulation, fosters clear judgment, and serves as a neutral support for other colors. Culturally, color #80807F embodies sophistication, practicality, and restraint in Western contexts, while in Eastern philosophy #80807F reflects equilibrium and moderation. Fengshui encourages gray for stabilizing energy in spaces without drawing excessive attention. In chakra work, #80807F is associated with grounding and the subtle balance between extremes, linking partially to root and solar plexus energies. In arts and design, color #80807F is a foundational color. #80807F works as a background, text, or accent that allows brighter shades to shine, contributing to structured, contemporary, and industrial aesthetics. Its medium shade bridges light and dark contrasts effectively.

Convert #80807F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#80807F
RGB
rgb(128, 128, 127)
HSL
hsl(60°, 0%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 1%, 50%)
XYZ
20.4520 21.5598 23.1622
Yxy
21.5598 0.3138 0.3308
Hunter Lab
46.4325 -0.0172 0.0428
CIE-Lab
53.5568 -0.1950 0.5351

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue127 / 255 (50%)
50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow1 / 100 (1%)
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

#80807F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

#80807F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

(WCAG 2.1) Test #80807F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

See how #80807F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

Background Color

background-color: #80807F;

Text Color

color: #80807F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #80807F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80807F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #80807F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #80807F 0%, #4b4b4b 100%);

#80807F Color FAQs

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