#7C6C74 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted mauve sits between grey and pink, offering a dim and somber alternative to typical floral shades. Because it is highly desaturated, #7c6c74 functions best as a supporting tone or background element rather than a bright focal point. It pairs unexpectedly well with sharp, cool teals. White text provides sufficient contrast for readability on this hex code, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text.
Questions about #7c6c74
What is #7c6c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c6c74 is rgb(124, 108, 116), in HSL hsl(330, 7%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 6%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #7c6c74?
Because #7c6c74 is a highly desaturated mauve, it balances perfectly with cool, sharp accents like deep teal or muted slate blues. For a softer, monochromatic look, layering it with lighter lavender or dusty rose tones creates a cohesive, professional palette.
Is #7c6c74 readable on white or black?
#7c6c74 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.