#7E7F7F Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey acts as a stable anchor for interfaces and minimal designs. It maintains excellent legibility with black text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. The hex code for this neutral shade is #7e7f7f. Because it sits right in the middle of the value spectrum, it works best as a supporting background, preventing a washed-out or flat look in larger layouts.
Questions about #7e7f7f
What is #7e7f7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e7f7f is rgb(126, 127, 127), in HSL hsl(180, 0%, 50%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 50%.
Does #7e7f7f lean warm or cool?
#7e7f7f is a strictly neutral grey that lacks distinct undertones, making it highly versatile for color grading. It sits perfectly in the middle of the value spectrum, allowing it to anchor both warm and cool palettes without skewing the overall composition.
Is #7e7f7f readable on white or black?
#7e7f7f has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.