Color swatch image showing #808095 with RGB(128,128,149) values
Color swatch image showing #808095 with RGB(128,128,149) values

#808095 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #808095 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#808095 Color Information

#808095 RGB value is (128, 128, 149). The hex color red value is 128, green is 128, and blue is 149. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 9 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 14 percent, 0 percent, 42 percent.

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#808095 Color Meaning

Color #808095 signifies composed intellect, understated elegance, and subtle stability. #808095 cool, grayish-blue provides a sense of calm authority and thoughtful detachment. Psychologically, color #808095 fosters rational thinking, focus, and emotional regulation. #808095 encourages measured responses and reflective decision-making. Culturally, color #808095 aligns with classical architecture, industrial design, and minimalist aesthetics. Spiritually, #808095 symbolizes balanced perception, disciplined judgment, and clarity of mind.

Color Conversion

Convert #808095 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
#808095
RGB
rgb(128, 128, 149)
HSL
hsl(240°, 9%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 14%, 0%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 14%, 58%)
XYZ
22.0461 22.1975 31.5564
Yxy
22.1975 0.2908 0.2928
Hunter Lab
47.1142 0.4153 -1.0259
CIE-Lab
54.2359 4.4683 -11.2582

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue149 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

Color Variations

#808095 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

#808095 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 #808095 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.

#FFFFFF
#808095

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #808095 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

#808095

protanopia

#808090

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #808095;

Text Color

color: #808095;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #808095;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80809540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #808095;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #808095 0%, #4a4a58 100%);

#808095 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #808095 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.