#7B7C7E Hex Color
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This mid-toned, dusty grey functions as a reliable foundation for clean UI design. It avoids the harshness of pure black or white. The hex code #7b7c7e provides a 5.0:1 contrast ratio with black text, easily meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Use it as a dominant background to let brighter accents pop, or pair it with slate blue for a sophisticated, monochromatic palette.
Questions about #7b7c7e
What is #7b7c7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b7c7e is rgb(123, 124, 126), in HSL hsl(220, 1%, 49%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which color palettes work best with #7b7c7e?
Because of its neutral, dusty quality, #7b7c7e functions best as a stabilizing background for bolder colors. It creates a sophisticated monochromatic look when paired with slate blue or provides a calm, industrial contrast against deeper charcoal accents.
Is #7b7c7e readable on white or black?
#7b7c7e has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.