#79817F Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, this grey carries a faint green undertone that keeps it from feeling cold. The hex code #79817f works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where black text clears AA contrast at roughly 5.3:1. Pair it with rust or warm wood tones so it doesn’t read flat.
Questions about #79817f
What is #79817f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79817f is rgb(121, 129, 127), in HSL hsl(165, 3%, 49%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 2%, 49%.
Does black text meet WCAG standards on #79817f?
Yes. Black text on #79817f reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, which passes the 4.5:1 threshold for AA body text. Fine print and interfaces stay readable.
What colors pair well with #79817f?
Warm accents like terracotta, rust, and wood tones stop this grey from reading flat. Deep navy also works when you need a darker anchor.
Is #79817f readable on white or black?
#79817f has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.