#777978 Hex Color
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The hex code #777978 is a muted mid-gray with a faint green cast and low saturation. Its dusty, ashy quality suits practical, professional layouts without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, typography, or product design, especially with black text, which reaches about 4.8:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #777978
What is #777978 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #777978 is rgb(119, 121, 120), in HSL hsl(150, 1%, 47%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #777978?
Pair #777978 with warm white, charcoal, or muted sage for restrained palettes that reinforce its gray-green undertone without making the design feel cold; warmer accents can add contrast without overwhelming its dusty character.
Is #777978 readable on white or black?
#777978 has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 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.