#7C7C8B Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, #7c7c8b is a grayed violet that sits between purple and slate. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone in the 30% slot of a palette, though it can read muddy next to pure white. It flatters warm brass and deep plum better than safe neutrals. Black text passes AA behind this hex code at about 5.1:1.
Questions about #7c7c8b
What is #7c7c8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c7c8b is rgb(124, 124, 139), in HSL hsl(240, 6%, 52%) and in CMYK 11%, 11%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #7c7c8b?
Warm accents like brass, amber, or terracotta lift its ashy undertone, while deep plum or burgundy keep it moody. Pale pastels tend to wash it out, so favor richer neighbors or high-contrast darks.
Is #7c7c8b readable on white or black?
#7c7c8b 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.