#7C7C8C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7c7c8c is a mid-light purplish gray with a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated feel, while subtle violet undertones add mystery and sensitivity. Use it as a supporting tone for luxury, spiritual, or creative brands, especially with deep burgundy. The hex code #7c7c8c supports readable black body text at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #7c7c8c
What is #7c7c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c7c8c is rgb(124, 124, 140), in HSL hsl(240, 7%, 52%) and in CMYK 11%, 11%, 0%, 45%.
Does #7c7c8c work with black text?
Black text on #7c7c8c reaches about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, which generally supports normal-sized body text under WCAG AA, though designers should verify the final font size, weight, and rendering before treating a layout as fully accessible.
Does #7c7c8c look warm or cool?
#7c7c8c reads as a cool, muted gray because its low saturation leans toward violet rather than yellow or brown, giving the shade a calm, refined character with a subtle sense of depth.
What colors pair well with #7c7c8c?
#7c7c8c pairs well with deep burgundy, charcoal, and pale neutrals because these colors support its violet undertone without overwhelming its low saturation. Use it for rich accents, structure, and softer, more open compositions.
Is #7c7c8c readable on white or black?
#7c7c8c 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.