#79787D Hex Color
A disciplined mid-tone grey with cool depth
#79787d is a disciplined, mid-tone grey with dusty, cool undertones. It serves as a reliable neutral for UI backgrounds where stark white feels aggressive. Because it maintains a 4.8:1 contrast ratio with black, it remains accessible for small body text. Pair this hex code with muted terracottas or soft blues to anchor your design without fighting for attention.
Questions about #79787d
What is #79787d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79787d is rgb(121, 120, 125), in HSL hsl(252, 2%, 48%) and in CMYK 3%, 4%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair best with #79787d?
This neutral tone balances nicely with warmer, organic colors to offset its cool, dusty personality. Try pairing #79787d with terracotta for a modern earthy contrast or navy to build a sophisticated, structured color scheme for professional branding.
Is #79787d readable on white or black?
#79787d has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 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.