Traditional Chinese color
Ash Gray Color Code
Ash Gray is a medium gray with the hex code #808080. In RGB it is rgb(128, 128, 128), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 50%) and in CMYK cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 50%).
Color values
White text on Ash Gray has a contrast ratio of 3.95:1 and black text 5.32:1, so black text is the more readable choice.
The closest Tailwind CSS color is Neutral 500 (#737373).
Meaning
Balanced neutral gray
Use Ash Gray in CSS
.element {
color: #808080;
background-color: #808080;
border-color: rgb(128, 128, 128);
}Tints and shades of Ash Gray
Ten steps from light to dark at the same hue. Click any swatch to copy it.
Colors that go with Ash Gray
Color-wheel harmonies built from #808080. Click a swatch to copy it or open the set in the color wheel.
Split complementary
Open in color wheelA base plus the two neighbors of its complement — contrast with less tension.
Text contrast on Ash Gray
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Questions about Ash Gray
What is the hex code for Ash Gray?
The hex code for Ash Gray is #808080. Its RGB value is rgb(128, 128, 128) and its HSL value is hsl(0, 0%, 50%).
What colors go with Ash Gray?
The complementary color of Ash Gray is undefined. For a softer scheme try the analogous colors ; for a balanced three-color scheme use the triadic colors .
Is Ash Gray readable as a text color?
On a white background Ash Gray has a contrast ratio of 3.95:1, which does not pass WCAG AA for normal text (4.5:1). On black it reaches 5.32:1.