#81828D Hex Code
Color Name: Taupe Gray
What is hex #81828D Color?
The color name of hex code #81828D is Taupe Gray. The RGB values are (129, 130, 141) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:9 M:8 Y:0 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #81828D has a hue of 235°, 9% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
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 #81828D Color Codes
| Color Name | Taupe Gray |
| RGB Values | (129, 130, 141) |
| CMYK Values | (9%, 8%, 0%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (235°, 9%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #7E7D72 [Sonic Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 430 C |
| Closest RAL | 7046 [Telegrey 2] |
| Complementary Color | #8D8C81 [Middle Grey] |
| #81828D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #858585 |
| Desaturated | #878787 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #838383 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #838383 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B7B7B7 |
Hex #81828D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #81828D is #8D8C81 which is called Middle Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #81828D color is offered by #8D8C81. 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 #81828D are #86818D and #81888D, called Taupe Gray and Roman Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #81828D 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 #81828D are #8D8681 (Middle Grey) and #888D81 (Dolphin 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
#81828D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8D8182 (Rocket Metallic) and #828D81 (Dolphin Gray) along with #81828D, 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 #81828D has #8D8182 (Rocket Metallic), #8D8C81 (Middle Grey) and #818D8C (Dolphin Gray). 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 #81828D contains #8D8188 (Taupe Gray), #8D8C81 (Middle Grey) and #818D86 (Dolphin 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.
Hex #81828D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #81828D 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 81828D Color
Tints
9A9BA4- A7A8AF
- B3B4BB
- C0C1C6
- CDCDD1
- D9DADD
- E6E6E8
- F2F3F4
Tones
- 81828A
- 818189
- 818188
- 818187
- 808185
- 808184
- 808083
- 808081
Shades
- 676871
- 5A5B63
- 4D4E55
- 414147
- 343438
- 27272A
- 1A1A1C
- 0D0D0E
#81828D Color Patterns
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#81828D Gingham Checks
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#81828D Honeycomb Pattern
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#81828D Houndstooth Pattern
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#81828D Plaid Pattern
#81828D 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.
