light gray

Diluted storm cloud

Light gray is a pale shade of gray, closer to white than to black on the grayscale spectrum.

It suggests neutrality, subtlety, or understatement: light gray walls, a light gray suit.

In design and interfaces, light gray often indicates inactive or secondary elements.

Also spelled light grey.

Related

mist · morning fog · fog · overcast · cloudy · rainy day · neutral · pale · soft · muted · dusty · cement · concrete · concrete jungle · stone · mouse · pearl · smoky

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Opposites
value/lightness

light graydark gray

Dim neutral shade

charcoal · dark grey · gunmetal · anthracite · black

color saturation

light graybright red

Intense scarlet hue

neon green · electric blue · hot pink · bold color · rich color

chromatic saturation

light grayvivid

Intensely clear and bright

bright · saturated · vibrant · bold · rich

Family

light, gray, lights, lighter, lightest, lighted, lighting, lighten, lightness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G