#797874 Hex Color
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This stony grey is a stable, neutral tone that works perfectly for professional interfaces and minimal design. Because it sits at a mid-range brightness, black text retains a readable 4.8:1 contrast against it. Use the hex code #797874 as a dominant background to ground a layout. It is dusty and muted, so pair it with sharp white accents to keep the design from feeling too flat.
Questions about #797874
What is #797874 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #797874 is rgb(121, 120, 116), in HSL hsl(48, 2%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 53%.
What works well with #797874 in a design layout?
Pair #797874 with sharp, clean white accents to prevent the grey from looking too dusty or flat. This combination creates a professional, minimalist aesthetic that works exceptionally well for software interfaces, portfolios, or landing pages where you need a neutral, grounded foundation.
Is #797874 readable on white or black?
#797874 has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 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.