#787C84 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue with dusty gray undertones, #787c84 feels steady, honest, and controlled. Its moderate darkness supports reliable branding for finance, technology, healthcare, and government. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside brighter accents, since it can look muddy across large areas. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #787c84
What is #787c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #787c84 is rgb(120, 124, 132), in HSL hsl(220, 5%, 49%) and in CMYK 9%, 6%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #787c84?
#787c84 pairs well with burgundy, muted gold, and charcoal, which add warmth or depth without overpowering its dusty blue-gray base. Use it as a supporting tone beside one stronger accent for a controlled, professional palette.
Is #787c84 readable on white or black?
#787c84 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.