#77747C Hex Color
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This muted, ashy purple leans heavily into grey, making it a sophisticated neutral for modern interfaces. Because of its dusty undertone, #77747c provides a solid alternative to standard charcoals when paired with cream or warm off-whites. It functions best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a primary fill. The hex code for this color is #77747c.
Questions about #77747c
What is #77747c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77747c is rgb(119, 116, 124), in HSL hsl(263, 3%, 47%) and in CMYK 4%, 6%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #77747c in a UI design?
#77747c works best as a secondary background or a muted accent color rather than a primary fill. It creates a professional, grounded atmosphere when paired with warm off-whites or cream text, offering a sophisticated alternative to harsh dark greys.
Is #77747c considered a warm or cool color?
#77747c leans cool due to its strong grey and purple composition, though its dusty quality keeps it from feeling overly clinical. It provides a balanced, stable look that avoids the sterility often found in pure black or flat neutral greys.
Is #77747c readable on white or black?
#77747c has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.57:1 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.