Codes & values
- Color Name
Grey 500 - Color ID
KDF-C-10395294 - HEX
#9E9E9E - RGB
rgb(158, 158, 158) - RGBA
rgba(158, 158, 158, 1) - HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 62%) - HSLA
hsla(0, 0%, 62%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(0, 0%, 62%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 38%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Grey 500?
- #9E9E9E
- What is Grey 500 RGB?
- rgb(158, 158, 158)
- What is Grey 500 HSL?
- hsl(0, 0%, 62%)
- What is Grey 500 CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 38%)
What is Grey 500?
Grey 500 is a curated gray family color at #9E9E9E. It appears in our library with tags for ui, web, design, button. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Grey 500 HEX code
The HEX code for Grey 500 is #9E9E9E. Paste it into CSS as color: #9E9E9E; or background-color: #9E9E9E;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (9e9e9e).
Grey 500 RGB
Grey 500 in RGB is rgb(158, 158, 158) (channels R 158, G 158, B 158). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(158, 158, 158, 1).
Grey 500 HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(0, 0%, 62%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(0, 0%, 62%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Grey 500 CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Grey 500 is cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 38%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Grey 500
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #848484, #696969, #4F4F4F, #353535, #1A1A1A. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Grey 500
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #AEAEAE, #BEBEBE, #CFCFCF, #DFDFDF, #EFEFEF. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Grey 500
Complementary pairing: #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E. Analogous neighbors: #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E. Triadic accents: #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Grey 500 color combinations
A practical combo: primary #9E9E9E, complementary accent #9E9E9E, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E.
Grey 500 in web design
Grays carry typography and surfaces. Charcoal for body text, slate for secondary UI, light gray for cards — contrast always beats decorative gray-on-gray.
Grey 500 in branding
Neutral brand systems rely on gray for UI chrome while a single accent color carries recognition. Contrast vs white is 2.68:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 7.84:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Grey 500?
- Grey 500: #9E9E9E.
- What is Grey 500 RGB?
- Grey 500: rgb(158, 158, 158).
- What is Grey 500 HSL?
- Grey 500: hsl(0, 0%, 62%).
- What is Grey 500 CMYK?
- Grey 500: cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 38%).
- What colors go with Grey 500?
- Try complementary #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E or analogous #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E.
- Is Grey 500 good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (2.68:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 2.68:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 7.84:1. Complementary swatch: #9E9E9E, #9E9E9E.
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