#77878F Hex Color
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#77878f is a muted blue-gray with a dusty, ashy finish and low saturation. Its restrained character suggests reliability and control, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it beside off-white or warm brass for contrast. Black text provides about 5.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #77878f.
Questions about #77878f
What is #77878f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77878f is rgb(119, 135, 143), in HSL hsl(200, 10%, 51%) and in CMYK 17%, 6%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #77878f?
#77878f pairs well with off-white for clean contrast, while warm brass or muted terracotta adds warmth without overpowering its cool blue-gray base in interfaces, dashboards, and understated brand palettes and visual systems.
Is #77878f warm or cool?
#77878f reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue component exceeds its red component and its low saturation softens the hue, creating a controlled, dependable mood rather than a vivid or energetic one.
Is #77878f readable on white or black?
#77878f has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.