#7E7D8D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted violet functions as a sophisticated neutral. Because it sits between purple and grey, hex code #7e7d8d offers a calm, matte alternative to standard charcoal. It serves well as a UI background, grounding bold layouts. You can safely layer standard black text over this shade, as it maintains a readable 5.2:1 contrast ratio that meets accessibility standards for body text.
Questions about #7e7d8d
What is #7e7d8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e7d8d is rgb(126, 125, 141), in HSL hsl(244, 7%, 52%) and in CMYK 11%, 11%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #7e7d8d considered a warm or cool color?
#7e7d8d leans cool due to its strong blue and grey undertones, positioning it firmly within the muted violet family. This temperature makes it an excellent choice for modern interfaces that require a professional, calming aesthetic without the harshness of a true navy or slate.
Is #7e7d8d readable on white or black?
#7e7d8d has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.