#7F717B Hex Color
Dusty magenta, dialed way down
Grayish magenta, drained of most of its punch. #7f717b reads dusty and matte, sitting between purple and ash. It earns its keep as a supporting tone or large UI background where brighter pinks would shout. Pair it with deep plum or muted teal. White text hits about 4.6:1 contrast here, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #7f717b
What is #7f717b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f717b is rgb(127, 113, 123), in HSL hsl(317, 6%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 3%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7f717b?
#7f717b pairs well with deep plum, muted teal, and warm charcoal. Its low saturation lets richer neighbors stand out, so treat it as the 30% supporting tone in a palette.
Is #7f717b readable on white or black?
#7f717b has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.