#73777B Hex Color
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The hex code #73777b is a medium, low-saturation grey with a cool, ashy cast and a dusty surface. Its restrained character suits practical interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural palettes. Use it as a supporting tone beside white, navy, or muted terracotta, though it can feel flat across large backgrounds. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast here, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #73777b
What is #73777b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73777b is rgb(115, 119, 123), in HSL hsl(210, 3%, 47%) and in CMYK 7%, 3%, 0%, 52%.
Does #73777b read as warm or cool?
#73777b reads slightly cool because its blue component is higher than its red component, but its low saturation keeps that cast subtle rather than making the grey feel distinctly blue. It can appear warmer beside blue-rich colors and cooler beside beige or cream.
What colors pair well with #73777b?
#73777b pairs well with white for a clean interface, navy for stronger depth, and muted terracotta for restrained warmth, making it useful as a supporting tone in a balanced palette. Keep the warmer accent to small areas such as buttons or labels.
Can black text go on #73777b?
Black text provides about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio against #73777b, clearing the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text when displayed at typical sizes without transparency or reduced opacity. Check lighter text separately, since white has lower contrast against this medium grey.
Where does #73777b work best in a design?
#73777b works best as a supporting tone for interface surfaces, secondary typography, product details, and architectural schemes where a restrained grey adds structure without demanding attention from brighter focal elements or stronger accent colors. Use it as a base only when surrounding elements provide enough contrast.
Is #73777b readable on white or black?
#73777b has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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.