#78746C Hex Color
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#78746c is a muted, desaturated olive with strong grey undertones. It acts as a grounded, earthy neutral that avoids the sharpness of standard yellow. Because it meets WCAG AA standards, white text remains legible, making this hex code a reliable choice for readable body copy. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a background to prevent a muddy appearance in large UI spaces.
Questions about #78746c
What is #78746c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78746c is rgb(120, 116, 108), in HSL hsl(40, 5%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 10%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #78746c work well as a background color?
Using #78746c as a background can sometimes appear muddy in large UI spaces due to its desaturated, earthy character. It is often more effective as a supporting tone, such as for secondary text, borders, or accents, where its subtle grey-green quality adds sophisticated depth.
What colors pair well with #78746c?
Is #78746c readable on white or black?
#78746c has a 4.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.51:1 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.