#7B7878 Hex Color
A refined and steady mid-tone grey
This mid-tone, dusty grey brings a restrained, professional mood to any project. Because it is highly neutral and muted, it functions well as a supporting background rather than a bold accent. The hex code for this color is #7b7878. It offers excellent contrast for black typography, satisfying WCAG AA accessibility standards, making it a reliable choice for clean UI design and interface elements.
Questions about #7b7878
What is #7b7878 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b7878 is rgb(123, 120, 120), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 2%, 52%.
Is #7b7878 suitable for website body text?
While #7b7878 offers a clean look, it functions best as a secondary or background element rather than primary text. To meet strict WCAG AA accessibility standards for body readability, ensure you pair it with a darker, high-contrast hue like charcoal.
What color schemes work best with #7b7878?
Is #7b7878 readable on white or black?
#7b7878 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 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.