#777776 Hex Color
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No hue hides in grey like this. The hex code #777776 sits at a flat mid-tone, barely a hair warm, and that neutrality is the point: it recedes so type and imagery do the talking. Black text on it hits about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Treat it as a supporting surface or secondary UI tone rather than the color of the moment.
Questions about #777776
What is #777776 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #777776 is rgb(119, 119, 118), in HSL hsl(60, 0%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #777776?
Because #777776 is almost perfectly neutral, it flatters colors with real character: try burgundy for depth or muted ochre for warmth. Keep it away from neighboring greys, where the whole palette reads washed out.
Is #777776 readable on white or black?
#777776 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 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.