light grey

Silver without shine

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

The color suggests neutrality, subtlety, or understated elegance: light grey walls, a light grey suit.

In design and fashion, light grey serves as a versatile neutral that pairs easily with bolder colors.

Also spelled light gray.

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muted · overcast · storm cloud · fog · morning fog · mist · rainy day · cement · concrete jungle · pearl · neutral · soft · dusty · cool · cloud · stone · platinum · brushed metal

Categories
Opposites
value/brightness

light greydark grey

Muted achromatic tone

dark gray · charcoal · slate · anthracite · gunmetal

color saturation

light greybright red

Intense scarlet hue

neon green · hot pink · electric blue · bold colors · neon pink

Family

light, grey, lights, lit, lighting, lighter, lightest, lightly, lighten

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