#76777C Hex Color
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Neither light enough to feel airy nor dark enough to feel bold, #76777c is a mid grey with a barely-there cool cast. Its low saturation keeps layouts steady, which makes the hex code #76777c a dependable supporting tone behind darker interface panels. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.7:1. Use it where restraint matters, not where a color has to carry the room.
Questions about #76777c
What is #76777c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76777c is rgb(118, 119, 124), in HSL hsl(230, 2%, 47%) and in CMYK 5%, 4%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #76777c?
Warm accents like terracotta or ochre lift #76777c out of its neutral flatness, while navy keeps the palette calm and professional. Skip pale pastels, they make the grey look muddy.
Is #76777c readable on white or black?
#76777c has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.