#7A7B7C Hex Color

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#7a7b7c is a medium, colorless grey with a dusty, ashy surface and a faint cool undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces, typography, and product designs a restrained, professional feel. Use it as a supporting tone or neutral base, though it can look washed out beside white. The hex code #7a7b7c supports black body text at about 5.0:1 contrast.

Questions about #7a7b7c

What is #7a7b7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a7b7c is rgb(122, 123, 124), in HSL hsl(210, 1%, 48%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7a7b7c in a design palette?
#7a7b7c pairs well with navy, burgundy, muted sage, and warm off-white because these choices add contrast or warmth while preserving its restrained character across interfaces, branding, and product layouts without making the neutral base feel harsh.
Is #7a7b7c readable on white or black?
#7a7b7c has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.95:1 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.