#707878 Hex Color
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Slate gray sits between charcoal and silver, like wet concrete before it dries. #707878 carries a faint blue undertone that keeps it from reading flat. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, which passes WCAG AA at roughly 4.6:1 contrast. Pair it with warm terracotta or brass accents, since the cool base makes warm colors pop. The hex code #707878 suits UI chrome, footers, and architectural finishes.
Questions about #707878
What is #707878 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #707878 is rgb(112, 120, 120), in HSL hsl(180, 3%, 45%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #707878?
Warm accents like terracotta, blush, or brass balance its cool blue undertone. Cream and off-white backgrounds keep it from feeling heavy, while charcoal text stays readable on top of it.
Is #707878 readable on white or black?
#707878 has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.