#7B7E7C Hex Color
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Reach for #7b7e7c when a layout needs a steady, ashy grey that stays out of the way. Grey like this sits mid-tone and nearly colorless, so it earns its place as a supporting tone behind warm wood, terracotta, or muted greens. The hex code also holds up for interface chrome and typography, though it can read flat next to pure white.
Questions about #7b7e7c
What is #7b7e7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b7e7c is rgb(123, 126, 124), in HSL hsl(140, 1%, 49%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 2%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7b7e7c?
Muted terracotta, dusty sage, and deep navy all sit well against #7b7e7c, since its low saturation lets richer neighbors carry the palette. Warm woods also soften its ashy edge.
Is #7b7e7c readable on white or black?
#7b7e7c has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.11:1 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.