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Mouse gray

Perfectly neutral medium gray, color of absolute discretion.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Mouse gray is the chromatic neutral par excellence, neither warm nor cold, neither light nor dark. Its perfect neutrality makes it an ideal background that fades to let what accompanies it shine, an elegant servant of composition.

Synonyms & nuances

gris sourissourismouse graymedium gray

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :6 (Excellent)
#808080
DMC 414
Steel Gray Dark
ΔE 6

Approximate sRGB matches — request a physical color card from each brand before purchasing.

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