Gray Color Shades — #808080, 10 Steps
Generate a complete 10-step neutral gray palette from mid-gray (#808080), covering off-white to near-black.
How to use this tool
- Enter your base hex color.
- Choose the number of steps (1–10) in each direction.
- The output lists tints (lighter), the base, then shades (darker).
A 10-step gray palette from #808080 gives a full neutral scale useful for typography, backgrounds, and borders.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a tint and a shade?
- A tint is a color mixed with white (lighter); a shade is a color mixed with black (darker). A tone mixes with grey.
- How are the steps calculated?
- Each step linearly interpolates the RGB channels toward white (for tints) or black (for shades) by an equal fraction.