Gray and Purple

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #808080;
  --color-b: #800080;
  --color-a-rgb: 128, 128, 128;
  --color-b-rgb: 128, 0, 128;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Gray and Purple",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Gray",
      "hex": "#808080",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        128,
        128
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Purple",
      "hex": "#800080",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        0,
        128
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Tonal Accent",
  "contrastRatio": 2.38
}

Do gray and purple go together?

Yes. Gray and Purple form a tonal accent color combination. One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.38:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between gray and purple?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Gray (#808080) and Purple (#800080) is 2.38:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use gray and purple in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for gray and purple?

Gray has the hex code #808080 and RGB values rgb(128, 128, 128). Purple has the hex code #800080 and RGB values rgb(128, 0, 128). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.