What is the HEX code for Gray and Yellow mixed?

When Gray (#808080) and Yellow (#FFFF00) are mixed equally, the result is Khaki / Muted Gold with HEX code #C2BD60.

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

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Gray and Yellow is 390 C (ΔE 7.8). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Gray and Yellow Make?

Q: What Color Does Gray and Yellow Make?

Mixing Gray and Yellow produces Khaki / Muted Gold. The resulting color has a HEX code of #C2BD60 and RGB values of rgb(194, 189, 96).

Gray#808080

Yellow#FFFF00

#C2BD60

Khaki / Muted Gold

#C2BD60

Khaki / Muted Gold

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HEX#C2BD60

RGBrgb(194, 189, 96)

HSLhsl(57°, 45%, 57%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 3%, 51%, 24%)

CIELABLab(75.3, -10.9, 47.1)

Pantone™ Approximations

390 CApproximate (ΔE 7.8)

383 CApproximate (ΔE 8.5)

103 CApproximate (ΔE 9.1)

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

RAL (approx.)

RAL 1012Lemon yellowClose (ΔE 5.1)

RAL 1000Green beigeClose (ΔE 5.7)

RAL 1014IvoryApproximate (ΔE 7.4)

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 yellow mixed together produce khaki and muted gold, warm neutrals that carry just enough yellow warmth to feel alive without the full brightness of pure yellow. Gray desaturates yellow while the yellow's warmth prevents the mix from becoming a cold gray, landing the result in a golden, neutral zone that is among the most livable and versatile tones in design. Khaki in all its variations traces back precisely to this kind of gray-yellow combination.

Usage Tips

In landscape painting, gray-yellow mixes are perfect for rendering dried grasses, sandy soils, and winter light that retains warmth despite low sun angles. Graphic designers use muted gold as a sophisticated accent that communicates quality and warmth without the loudness of bright yellow. Interior designers consider warm beige and khaki, derived from gray-yellow mixes, as foundational neutrals that work with virtually any accent color. Pair with charcoal gray, white oak, and terracotta accents for a contemporary, balanced interior.

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