#7D7C7B Hex Color
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No hue hides in this grey. The hex code #7d7c7b sits at mid lightness with a barely-there warm undertone, closer to concrete than silver. It works best as a supporting tone, letting brighter accents carry the layout. Black text hits about 5.0:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with terracotta or deep teal to keep a palette from going flat.
Questions about #7d7c7b
What is #7d7c7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d7c7b is rgb(125, 124, 123), in HSL hsl(30, 1%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d7c7b?
Warm accents like terracotta and mustard bring out its slight warmth, while deep teal adds contrast without clashing. Pale pastels tend to look washed out next to it.
Is #7d7c7b readable on white or black?
#7d7c7b has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.