#797C84 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#797c84 is a muted, dusty slate that leans heavily toward grey. Because of its low saturation, it serves best as a sophisticated neutral background or a supporting tone for corporate branding. It pairs well with crisp white or deep charcoal to create a professional, secure aesthetic. With a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly readable over this hex code, making it practical for UI interfaces.
Questions about #797c84
What is #797c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #797c84 is rgb(121, 124, 132), in HSL hsl(224, 4%, 50%) and in CMYK 8%, 6%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #797c84 for branding?
Use #797c84 alongside charcoal to establish a secure, professional hierarchy, or pair it with crisp off-whites to brighten the aesthetic. This muted shade acts as a versatile anchor that prevents bolder accent colors from feeling overwhelming.
Is #797c84 readable on white or black?
#797c84 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.