#7C7C74 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7c7c74 blends a dusty yellow undertone with a near-gray finish. Its low saturation gives designs a practical, budget-friendly feel, while the yellow note adds hints of enthusiasm and opportunity. Use it as a supporting tone for sale graphics, construction branding, or utility interfaces. The hex code #7c7c74 provides about 5:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #7c7c74
What is #7c7c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c7c74 is rgb(124, 124, 116), in HSL hsl(60, 3%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 6%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c7c74?
Pair #7c7c74 with charcoal, warm beige, or muted terracotta for grounded palettes; brighter cream or dusty yellow accents can bring out its subtle warmth. Limit highly saturated colors so the ashy base stays balanced.
Does #7c7c74 read as warm or cool?
#7c7c74 reads as a muted warm neutral because its gray base carries a subtle dusty yellow undertone. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, so it can still sit comfortably beside cooler grays, blue accents, or dark navy.
Is #7c7c74 readable on white or black?
#7c7c74 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.