Shades of gray
18 named shades of gray, from light to dark, each with its hex and RGB code and a page of matching colors. Grays have almost no color: warm grays lean beige or taupe, cool grays lean blue, from pale silver to charcoal.
Popular shades of gray
Light gray shades (7)
Medium gray shades (9)
Dark gray shades (2)
All 18 shades of gray: names, hex and RGB
| Name | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | #E0E1DD | rgb(224, 225, 221) |
| Pale Silver | #D8E2DC | rgb(216, 226, 220) |
| Gainsboro | #DCDCDC | rgb(220, 220, 220) |
| Cadet Gray | #CED4DA | rgb(206, 212, 218) |
| Light Gray | #D3D3D3 | rgb(211, 211, 211) |
| Silver | #C0C0C0 | rgb(192, 192, 192) |
| French Gray | #ADB5BD | rgb(173, 181, 189) |
| Dark Gray | #A9A9A9 | rgb(169, 169, 169) |
| Pewter | #96A8A1 | rgb(150, 168, 161) |
| Cool Grey | #95A3A6 | rgb(149, 163, 166) |
| Warm Grey | #978A84 | rgb(151, 138, 132) |
| Gray | #808080 | rgb(128, 128, 128) |
| Medium Grey | #7D7F7C | rgb(125, 127, 124) |
| Battleship Grey | #6B7C85 | rgb(107, 124, 133) |
| Battleship Gray | #6C757D | rgb(108, 117, 125) |
| Dim Gray | #696969 | rgb(105, 105, 105) |
| Charcoal Grey | #3C4142 | rgb(60, 65, 66) |
| Onyx | #343A40 | rgb(52, 58, 64) |
Using gray shades together
- A monochromatic gray palette uses one light, one medium and one dark shade: for example Platinum, Gray, Onyx.
- Use the lightest gray shades for backgrounds and the darkest for text, and check contrast between them.
- Warm and cool grays can clash; keep one temperature for a calm look.
- Open these gray shades in the palette generator to build a full scale.
Gray color palettes
- Dew Nest#102118 #DF93A9 #BAC8BF #E8F1EB
- Slate Agenda#1F2933 #52606D #F0B429 #CBD2D9
- Mist Daydream#051B17 #465D58 #418276 #72B4A6 #B7C9C4 #E6F1EF
- Cloud Cuddle#0D1A26 #435260 #6E9FCC #BAC6D1 #E8EFF6
- Overcast Sky#2E3A46 #4F6272 #6D808E #A59C90 #AEBBC6
- Terrazzo Table#1F1607 #635847 #8B7041 #BB9F6F #CBC3B6 #F3EEE6
See all gray color palettes.
More about gray
- Gray color: hex code, OKLCH scale and contrast.
- What colors go with gray.
- What does gray mean?
- All color names, grouped by family.
Shades of other colors
- Shades of green213 named green shades with hex codes.
- Shades of blue99 named blue shades with hex codes.
- Shades of purple93 named purple shades with hex codes.
- Shades of red72 named red shades with hex codes.
- Shades of pink57 named pink shades with hex codes.
- Shades of brown43 named brown shades with hex codes.
- Shades of orange50 named orange shades with hex codes.
- Shades of yellow93 named yellow shades with hex codes.
- Shades of white22 named white shades with hex codes.
- Shades of black11 named black shades with hex codes.
- Shades of teal30 named teal shades with hex codes.
- Shades of gold39 named gold shades with hex codes.
- Shades of beige18 named beige shades with hex codes.
- Shades of tan22 named tan shades with hex codes.
- Shades of turquoise24 named turquoise shades with hex codes.
- Shades of lavender12 named lavender shades with hex codes.
- Shades of burgundy15 named burgundy shades with hex codes.
Frequently asked questions
How many shades of gray are there?
There are endless shades of gray, since any small change in a color makes a new shade. This page lists 18 named gray shades, each with its hex code.
What are the most popular shades of gray?
Popular gray shades include Silver (#C0C0C0), Light Gray (#D3D3D3), Charcoal (#264653), Slate Gray (#708090), Dark Gray (#A9A9A9), Dim Gray (#696969).
What is the lightest and darkest shade of gray here?
The lightest named shade is Platinum (#E0E1DD) and the darkest is Onyx (#343A40).
What is the difference between a shade, a tint and a tone?
Strictly, a shade is a color mixed with black, a tint is mixed with white and a tone is mixed with gray. In everyday use, "shades of gray" means every variation of gray, light or dark.