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Gray Crayola (Grey) color is from the Crayola crayon list. This color is also called Neutral Gray or Middle Gray

What color is Gray (Crayola)?

Gray (Crayola) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gray (Crayola) is #8B8680, and the RGB color code is RGB(139, 134, 128).

In the RGB color model, Gray (Crayola) has a red value of 139, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 128. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.6% magenta, 7.9% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.7° (degrees), 4.5 % saturation, and 52.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gray (Crayola) has a hue of 32.7° (degrees), 7.9 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.



Gray (Crayola) is cool or warm?

The color Gray (Crayola) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Gray (Crayola)? (For interior and product design)

Gray (Crayola) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Gray (Crayola)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Gray (Crayola) with dark and light Color





Is Gray (Crayola) Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Gray (Crayola) meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Gray (Crayola) (Color - Crayola Crayons) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 134, 128)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
134 (52.5%)
Blue
128 (50.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.60%
Yellow
7.91%
Key
45.49%

HSL

HSL(32.73deg, 4.5 %, 52.4 %)

Hue
32.73°
Saturation
4.53 %.
Lightness
52.35 %.

RYB

RYB(70, 96, 92)
Red
70 (27.6%)
Yellow
96 (37.6%)
Blue
92 (35.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.73°
Saturation
7.91 %.
Brightness / Value
54.51 %.

HWB

H: 32.73°

W: 50.20 %

B: 45.49 %

XYZ

X : 23.07

Y : 24.1

Z : 23.86

YXY

Y1 : 24.1

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 47.45%

Y : 49.80%


LRV

~ 24.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.4Y 5.5/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 56.19

A : 0.74

B : 3.88

CIE-Lch

L : 56.19

C : 3.95

H : 79.15

CIE-Luv

L : 56.19

U : 3.27

V : 5.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.09

A : -2.02

B : 5.55






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gray (Crayola) (Color - Crayola Crayons)


Here are the colors similar to Gray (Crayola) (Color - Crayola Crayons). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#848482
Old Silver
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to Pantone PMS


#8C8985
PANTONE 2332 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#8C8279
PANTONE Warm Gray 8 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#8C8B89
PANTONE 8001 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to RAL Classic


#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#858583
RAL 9022 - Pearl Light Gray
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to British Standard 4800


#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


RAL Design


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to RAL Design






Paint similar to Gray (Crayola) (Color - Crayola Crayons)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gray (Crayola) (Color - Crayola Crayons). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to PPG Paints


#8B847C
So Sublime (PPG1006-5)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#8D847F
Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#898A86
Downpour (PPG1010-5)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to Sherwin Williams


#908A83
Dovetail (SW 7018)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#988F85
Elephant Ear (SW 9168)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#978A7F
Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Valspar


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to Valspar


#87817B
Dorian Gray (T511)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#8E8D88
Four-Wheel Gray (V119-2)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#958F88
Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Behr


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to Behr


#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#87857E
Barnwood Gray (PPU24-07)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#89877F
Wet Cement (HDC-NT-23)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#928C87
Creek Bend (790F-4)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to Benjamin Moore


#908980
Castle Gate (CSP-75)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#85837D
Dolphin (AF-715)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#878279
Tweed Coat (CSP-85)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gray (Crayola) color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gray (Crayola) to Dunn-Edwards


#888786
Looking Glass (DE 6376)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#8E8583
Fallen Rock (DE 6389)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#8D8F8E
Stieglitz Silver (DET 612)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



8B8680
Gray (Crayola)

80858B
Aluminium*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Gray (Crayola) - #8B8680?

Color that best contrast with Gray (Crayola) - #8B8680 is #80858B, color name is Aluminium*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Gray (Crayola) - #8B8680?

Complementary or Opposite color for Gray (Crayola) - #8B8680 is #80858B, color name is Aluminium*.





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