What is the HEX code for Gray and Blue mixed?

When Gray (#808080) and Blue (#0000FF) are mixed equally, the result is Steel Blue / Slate with HEX code #7250C0.

What is the approximate Pantone™ match for Gray and Blue mixed?

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Gray and Blue is 266 C (ΔE 5.3). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Gray and Blue Make?

Q: What Color Does Gray and Blue Make?

Mixing Gray and Blue produces Steel Blue / Slate. The resulting color has a HEX code of #7250C0 and RGB values of rgb(114, 80, 192).

Gray#808080

Blue#0000FF

#7250C0

Steel Blue / Slate

#7250C0

Steel Blue / Slate

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HEX#7250C0

RGBrgb(114, 80, 192)

HSLhsl(258°, 47%, 53%)

CMYKcmyk(41%, 58%, 0%, 25%)

CIELABLab(42.9, 39.9, -54.1)

Pantone™ Approximations

266 CClose (ΔE 5.3)

265 CApproximate (ΔE 8.2)

258 CApproximate (ΔE 10.0)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 5014Pigeon blueApproximate (ΔE 14.3)

RAL 5023Distant blueApproximate (ΔE 14.3)

RAL 4005Blue lilacApproximate (ΔE 14.9)

Pantone® and RAL® codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Gray and blue blended together produce steel blue and slate, cool, composed tones that feel professional, calm, and modern. Gray desaturates blue while maintaining its cool temperature, creating a muted version of blue that retains the color's associations with trust and calm without its full vibrancy. Steel blue has become one of the most widely used colors in professional and corporate design.

Usage Tips

In fine art, steel blue from gray-blue mixes is perfect for overcast skies, winter seascapes, and the cool shadows of snowy landscapes. Graphic designers rely on slate and steel blue for technology, finance, and healthcare branding where professionalism, reliability, and clean modernity are the brand values. Interior designers use these tones extensively in bathrooms, kitchens, and home offices for a fresh, composed atmosphere. Pair with warm white, natural wood, and brushed nickel hardware for a complete modern Scandinavian aesthetic.

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