#7D7D7E Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey serves as a stable anchor for UI designs or text-heavy layouts where white feels too bright. It offers a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against black, making it readable for small body text. The hex code for this neutral shade is #7d7d7e. Use it as a background for minimalist interfaces to maintain a sense of restraint and keep your design clean.
Questions about #7d7d7e
What is #7d7d7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d7d7e is rgb(125, 125, 126), in HSL hsl(240, 0%, 49%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 51%.
Does #7d7d7e lean warm or cool in UI design?
#7d7d7e is a true neutral gray with a balanced composition, meaning it lacks strong warm or cool undertones. This makes it an ideal choice for UI designers needing a stable background color that does not clash with vibrant brand accents.
Is #7d7d7e readable on white or black?
#7d7d7e has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.