Starting color

Gray

#808080 · rgb(128, 128, 128) · hsl(0, 0%, 50%)

Complementary colors

#808080 · #808080

Analogous colors

#808080 · #808080 · #808080

Triadic colors

#808080 · #808080 · #808080

Split-complementary colors

#808080 · #808080 · #808080

Tetradic colors

#808080 · #808080 · #808080 · #808080

Monochromatic colors

#262626 · #525252 · #808080 · #adadad · #d9d9d9

Ready-made palettes with Gray

Complementary palette

The base color paired with its opposite on the wheel for maximum contrast, plus two neutrals and a soft tint.

#808080 · #808080 · #bfbfbf · #f4f4f5 · #18181b

Analogous palette

Neighboring hues on the color wheel create a calm, cohesive scheme with a light tint and a deep shade.

#808080 · #808080 · #808080 · #bfbfbf · #404040

Triadic palette

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a bold, balanced palette anchored by two neutrals.

#808080 · #808080 · #808080 · #f4f4f5 · #18181b

Monochromatic palette

A single hue stepped from light to dark for a clean, elegant and foolproof palette.

#f5f5f5 · #bdbdbd · #828282 · #4a4a4a · #0f0f0f

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If you are wondering what colors go with Gray, start with its opposite on the wheel — a complementary #808080 — then soften the pairing with the analogous, triadic and monochromatic schemes above.

Frequently asked questions

Gray's complementary color is #808080. Analogous neighbors, triadic accents and monochromatic tints of the same hue all pair naturally with it too.

Must-know facts

  • Every swatch row is a complete scheme you can copy straight into CSS.
  • The color wheel can regenerate these harmonies for any base you like.

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