#797674 Hex Color

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A true mid grey with a faint warm undertone. #797674 works best as a supporting tone in minimal layouts and UI, where its low saturation keeps everything calm and steady. Black text on it reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Next to pure white it can read flat, so ground it with rust or deep navy accents.

Questions about #797674

What is #797674 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #797674 is rgb(121, 118, 116), in HSL hsl(24, 2%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #797674?
Warm muted accents like rust and olive bring out its slight warmth, while deep navy makes it read cooler and crisper. Avoid soft pastels, which tend to look washed out against it.
Is #797674 readable on white or black?
#797674 has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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.