#7C7D7D Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7c7d7d is a mid-value neutral with low saturation and a dusty, colorless character. It brings restraint and stability to interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a supporting background with black text, which reaches about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #7c7d7d.
Questions about #7c7d7d
What is #7c7d7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c7d7d is rgb(124, 125, 125), in HSL hsl(180, 0%, 49%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c7d7d?
Pair #7c7d7d with navy for a cool, structured palette, or add terracotta and sage for warmer, softer contrast; a stronger accent keeps this low-saturation neutral from feeling flat.
Does #7c7d7d look warm or cool?
#7c7d7d reads as a near-neutral gray with a slight cool, dusty impression rather than a strong blue or green cast; its low saturation lets surrounding colors influence it, so warm accents can make the shade feel more balanced.
Is #7c7d7d readable on white or black?
#7c7d7d has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 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.