HEX
#808080Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Grey Color Code
Grey·#808080
Neutral FamilyNeutralMid toneLow saturationoklch(60.0% 0.000 90)
RGB
rgb(128, 128, 128)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(0 0% 50%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 0, 0, 50Print handoffLAB
54, 0, 0Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(60.0% 0.000 90)Modern perceptualGrey is a mid-tone, muted CSS named color at #808080. If you searched for grey hex code, 808080, or grey RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast4.34:1
Best UseTypography, surfaces, borders, shadows, and foundational interface structure
Tonal Scale
100#E8E8E8
300#C5C5C5
500#979797
600#808080
800#5C5C5C
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
3.95:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
4.34:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
3.75:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorDark textContrast 4.34:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(60.0% 0.000 90)
Relative Luminance0.2159
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Neutral FamilyNeutralMid toneLow saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Aliases
GrayAnt Design Grey 4
Closest Matches
Material Grey 600Ant Design Grey 3Tailwind Neutral 500
Color Notes
- Grey is kept as an exact CSS named color for #808080.
- Queries for grey color code, 808080, or grey RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
3.95:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
4.34:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
3.75:1Large text / UI only
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
4.34:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorDark textContrast 4.34:1 · Large text / UI only
Where It Works
- Use it for text, surfaces, rules, borders, elevation, and layout structure.
- Choose the exact neutral by contrast role instead of treating all grays as interchangeable.
- Pair with one clear accent color and a lighter or darker neutral step.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Grey is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Core neutrals for typography, surfaces, and systems.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-grey: #808080;
--color-grey-rgb: 128 128 128;
}class="bg-[#808080] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#5C5C5C] ring-1 ring-[#808080]"{
"grey": "#808080",
"greyRgb": [128, 128, 128],
"greyHsl": [0, 0, 50]
}