#808980 Hex Code
Color Name: Dolphin Gray
What is hex #808980 Color?
The color name of hex code #808980 is Dolphin Gray. The RGB values are (128, 137, 128) which means it is composed of
33% red, 35% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:7 M:0 Y:7 K:46. In the HSV/HSB scale, #808980 has a hue of 120°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 54%.
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.
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Hex #808980 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dolphin Gray |
| RGB Values | (128, 137, 128) |
| CMYK Values | (7%, 0%, 7%, 46%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (120°, 7%, 54%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #7F767F [Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 403 C |
| Closest RAL | 9022 [Pearl light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #898089 [Taupe Gray] |
| #808980 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #838383 |
| Desaturated | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BABABA |
Hex #808980 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #808980 is #898089 which is called Taupe Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #808980 color is offered by #898089. 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 #808980 are #808985 and #858980, called Dolphin Gray and Titanium, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #808980 with a 30° separation. 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 #808980 are #858089 (Taupe Gray) and #898085 (Rocket Metallic). 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
#808980 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #808089 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #898080 (Rocket Metallic) along with #808980, our main color, 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 #808980 has #808089 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)), #898089 (Taupe Gray) and #898980 (Middle Grey). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #808980 contains #808589 (Old Silver), #898089 (Taupe Gray) and #898580 (Middle Grey). 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.
Hex #808980 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #808980 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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 808980 Color
Tints
99A199- A6ACA6
- B3B8B3
- C0C4C0
- CCD0CC
- D9DCD9
- E6E7E6
- F2F3F2
Tones
- 808780
- 808680
- 808580
- 808580
- 808480
- 808380
- 808280
- 808180
Shades
- 666E66
- 5A605A
- 4D524D
- 404540
- 333733
- 262926
- 1A1B1A
- 0D0E0D
#808980 Color Patterns
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#808980 Gingham Checks
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#808980 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#808980 Polka Dots Pattern
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#808980 Honeycomb Pattern
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#808980 Leaves Pattern
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#808980 Houndstooth Pattern
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#808980 Trellis Pattern
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#808980 Plaid Pattern
#808980 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
