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#808080
HEX Color Code
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RGB Values

R: 128
G: 128
B: 128

Web Safe Color

#999999

HSL Values

H: 0°
S: 0%
L: 50%

CMYK Values

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 50%

Dominant Component: GRAY. This color has a strong gray component, making it appear more gray-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

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Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #808080; }
Text with #808080 color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #808080; }
Element with #808080 background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #808080; }
Element with #808080 border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #808080; }
Element with #808080 shadow

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About Color #808080

The color #808080 (RGB 128, 128, 128) contains high red, high green, and high blue values, making it primarily a gray color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Balance & Versatility

With a balanced mix of components, this color may evoke feelings of neutrality, sophistication, and timelessness. Gray and balanced colors are often associated with professionalism, formality, and versatility.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Neutral colors like this are versatile foundations for design systems, providing balance and allowing other elements to stand out.

Print & Physical Media

This more muted color would reproduce consistently across different print materials and would work well as a background or supporting element.