#808985 Color Information

Hex color code: #808985

The hex color #808985 is a muted cyan with RGB values of (128, 137, 133) and HSL of (153°, 4%, 52%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#808985

RGB

128, 137, 133

HSL

153°, 4%, 52%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 3%, 46%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #808985;
background-color: #808985;
border-color: #808985;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #808985;
border: 2px solid #808985;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#808985]
text-[#808985]
border-[#808985]
shadow-[0_0_10px_808985]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #808985, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #808985; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #808985; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #808985; background-color: #80898515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #80898520; border-left: 4px solid #808985; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #808985; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #808985 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

128, 137, 133

Red: 128 / Green: 137 / Blue: 133

HSL

153°, 4%, 52%

Hue: 153° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 3%, 46%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 46%

What color is #808985?

#808985 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

898084

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #808985 to RGB:

rgb(128, 137, 133)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #808985 to HSL:

hsl(153, 4%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #808985 to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 0%, 3%, 46%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated cyan tone, #808985 has RGB (128, 137, 133) and HSL (153°, 4%, 52%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #808985 is #898084, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #808980.

Use #808985 in CSS: color: #808985 or background-color: #808985. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #808985

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.83:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #808985?

#808985 is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #808985?

#808985 in RGB is (128, 137, 133) - 128 red, 137 green, and 133 blue.

How to use #808985 in CSS?

Use #808985 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #808985?

#898084 (complementary), #808980 (analogous), and #5B625F (lighter shade) work well with #808985.