Color swatch image showing #808083 with RGB(128,128,131) values

#808083 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #808083 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#808083 Color Information

#808083 RGB value is (128, 128, 131). The hex color red value is 128, green is 128, and blue is 131. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 1 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 49 percent.

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#808083 Color Meaning

Color #808083 signifies neutrality, balance, and composure. #808083 medium gray is unassuming yet stable, providing a sense of reliability and quiet order. Psychologically, color #808083 reduces emotional overstimulation, fosters clear judgment, and serves as a neutral support for other colors. Culturally, color #808083 embodies sophistication, practicality, and restraint in Western contexts, while in Eastern philosophy #808083 reflects equilibrium and moderation. Fengshui encourages gray for stabilizing energy in spaces without drawing excessive attention. In chakra work, #808083 is associated with grounding and the subtle balance between extremes, linking partially to root and solar plexus energies. In arts and design, color #808083 is a foundational color. #808083 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.

Color Conversion

Convert #808083 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
#808083
RGB
rgb(128, 128, 131)
HSL
hsl(240°, 1%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 2%, 51%)
XYZ
20.7180 21.6662 24.5628
Yxy
21.6662 0.3095 0.3236
Hunter Lab
46.5470 0.0541 -0.1334
CIE-Lab
53.6711 0.6059 -1.6275

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue131 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#808083 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.

Color Harmonies

#808083 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

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #808083 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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#808083

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #808083 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

#808083

protanopia

#808082

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #808083;

Text Color

color: #808083;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #808083;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80808340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #808083;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #808083 0%, #4c4c4d 100%);

#808083 Color FAQs

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