Grey Color – #808080: Codes and Complete Breakdown

Middle grey is the reference point that the whole grey family answers to. Pure grey color (#808080) sits exactly 50% between black and white in perceived brightness, which is why photographers still use grey cards for exposure calibration. On its own, it’s the visual equivalent of “no comment.”

Grey Color Shades

Complementary colors

1. #808080

2. #679999

Triadic colors

1. #808080

2. #679967

3. #676799

Tints or lighter colors

1. #9A9A9A

2. #B3B3B3

3. #CDCDCD

4. #E6E6E6

Darker colors

1. #676767

2. #4D4D4D

3. #343434

4. #1A1A1A

5. #010101

Analogous colors

1. #808080

2. #808080

3. #808080

4. #808080

5. #808080

Monochromatic colors

1. #674C4C

2. #7F6868

3. #988181

4. #AF9D9D

5. #C6B9B9