#7A7A76 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7a7a76 is a medium-dark neutral with low saturation and a faint olive undertone. Its restraint suits interface backgrounds, product design, and architectural palettes where stability matters more than contrast. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or muted brass. The hex code #7a7a76 supports black body text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #7a7a76
What is #7a7a76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a7a76 is rgb(122, 122, 118), in HSL hsl(60, 2%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 3%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a7a76?
Pair #7a7a76 with warm white, muted brass, and soft natural neutrals to balance its ashy olive cast. For stronger definition, charcoal can anchor text or borders, while terracotta adds controlled warmth without overwhelming the neutral base.
Is #7a7a76 warm or cool?
#7a7a76 reads as a soft, slightly warm neutral because its low saturation carries a faint olive undertone. It can feel cooler beside bright white, so cream and warm white usually create a more cohesive pairing.
Is #7a7a76 readable on white or black?
#7a7a76 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.