#858080 Color Information

Hex color code: #858080

The hex color #858080 is a muted red with RGB values of (133, 128, 128) and HSL of (0°, 2%, 51%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#858080

RGB

133, 128, 128

HSL

0°, 2%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 4%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #858080;
background-color: #858080;
border-color: #858080;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #858080;
border: 2px solid #858080;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#858080]
text-[#858080]
border-[#858080]
shadow-[0_0_10px_858080]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #858080, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #858080; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #858080; 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 #858080; background-color: #85808015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85808020; border-left: 4px solid #858080; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #858080; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #858080 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 128, 128

Red: 133 / Green: 128 / Blue: 128

HSL

0°, 2%, 51%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 4%, 48%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 4% / Key: 48%

What color is #858080?

#858080 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

808585

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #858080 to RGB:

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

HEX to HSL

Convert #858080 to HSL:

hsl(0, 2%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #858080 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 48%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#858080 is a subtle red color with RGB values of 133, 128, 128 and HSL of 0°, 2%, 51%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #858080 is #808585, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #858082.

Use #858080 in CSS: color: #858080 or background-color: #858080. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #858080

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.40:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #858080?

#858080 is a subtle red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #858080?

#858080 in RGB is (133, 128, 128) - 133 red, 128 green, and 128 blue.

How to use #858080 in CSS?

Use #858080 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #858080?

#808585 (complementary), #858082 (analogous), and #5E5A5A (lighter shade) work well with #858080.