What is Classic Gray Color?
Classic Gray has the hex code #959494. The equivalent RGB values are (149, 148, 148), which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:1 Y:1 K:42. In the HSV/HSB scale, Classic Gray has a hue of 0°, 1% saturation and a brightness value of 58%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
Classic Gray is not part of the web colors list and, therefore, cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. The best way to apply the color to a web page is to put in the hex, RGB and/or HSL values. Please also note that the CMYK numbers mentioned on this page have been calculated from the hex code using well-known formulae and are only approximations.
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Classic Gray Color Codes
Hex Code | #959494 |
RGB Values | (149, 148, 148) |
CMYK Values | (0%, 1%, 1%, 42%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 1%, 58%) |
Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
Inverse Color | #6A6B6B [Dim Gray] |
Closest Pantone® | 7538 C |
Closest RAL | 7036 [Platinum grey] |
Complementary Color | #949595 [Spanish Gray] |
Classic Gray Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #949494 |
Desaturated | #959595 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #949494 |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #949494 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C2C2C2 |
Classic Gray Color Palettes
Classic Gray is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.Complementary Palette
The complement of Classic Gray is Spanish Gray with the hex code #949595. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #959494 color is offered by #949595. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of Classic Gray (#959494) are Spanish Gray (#959594) and Spanish Gray (#959495). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Classic Gray with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Classic Gray (#959494) are #949595 (Spanish Gray) and #949595 (Spanish Gray). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
Classic Gray triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #949594 (Spanish Gray) and #949495 (Spanish Gray) along with #959494 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of Classic Gray has four colors - #949594 (Spanish Gray), #949595 (Spanish Gray) and #959495 (Spanish Gray) in addition to the base color (#959494). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
Classic Gray square color palette has #959594 (Spanish Gray), #949595 (Spanish Gray) and #959495 (Spanish Gray). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Classic Gray Color Rainbow Palette
Our Classic Gray rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of Classic Gray Color
Tints
- AAA9A9
- B5B4B4
- BFBFBF
- CACACA
- D5D4D4
- DFDFDF
- EAEAEA
- F4F4F4
Tones
- 919090
- 8F8E8E
- 8D8C8C
- 8B8A8A
- 888888
- 868686
- 848484
- 828282
Shades
- 777676
- 686868
- 595959
- 4B4A4A
- 3C3B3B
- 2D2C2C
- 1E1E1E
- 0F0F0F
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