#7E7C79 Hex Color
A balanced, dusty grey with stable undertones
This dusty, ashy grey provides a grounded, stable backdrop for minimal design systems. Because it maintains a 5.0:1 contrast ratio with black text, it functions effectively for UI typography and secondary interface elements. The hex code for this neutral tone is #7e7c79. It works best as a supporting color rather than a dominant brand shade, as it can appear flat in large, empty spaces.
Questions about #7e7c79
What is #7e7c79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e7c79 is rgb(126, 124, 121), in HSL hsl(36, 2%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 51%.
Which color palettes complement the neutral tone of #7e7c79?
Is #7e7c79 readable on white or black?
#7e7c79 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.