#7A7878 Hex Color
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Ocean Frigate is a mid-toned, ashy grey that offers a stable and professional neutrality. It works best as a supporting background color, providing enough contrast to ensure black text remains readable for web accessibility. Because of its dusty, muted character, the hex code #7a7878 pairs exceptionally well with muted blues or soft oranges in modern interface design.
Questions about Ocean Frigate
What is the hex code for Ocean Frigate?
Ocean Frigate is #7a7878. In RGB that is rgb(122, 120, 120), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 2%, 52%.
How should I use #7a7878 in web design?
Ocean Frigate functions best as a sophisticated, neutral backdrop that provides excellent contrast for black or dark charcoal text. Because of its muted, ashy quality, it prevents screen glare better than pure grey while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic.
What colors pair well with Ocean Frigate?
This shade works beautifully alongside dusty blue or muted terracotta to add warmth without overwhelming the neutral base. Its desaturated nature also allows it to anchor bright, neon accent colors, balancing them out for a more modern interface appearance.
Is Ocean Frigate readable on white or black?
Ocean Frigate has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 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.