#7F7878 Hex Color
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The hex color #7f7878 is a muted, medium-dark grey with dusty red undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character suits professional branding, minimalist interfaces, typography, and architectural palettes. Pair it with warm white or deep navy as a supporting tone. Black text provides about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #7f7878.
Questions about #7f7878
What is #7f7878 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f7878 is rgb(127, 120, 120), in HSL hsl(0, 3%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 6%, 50%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f7878?
#7f7878 pairs well with warm white for a soft, refined contrast, while deep navy adds depth and structure without making the palette feel bright. Muted burgundy or terracotta can also reinforce its dusty red undertone.
Is #7f7878 a warm or cool gray?
#7f7878 reads as a slightly warm gray because its muted red undertones soften the neutral base, though its low saturation keeps the effect subtle rather than beige or visibly pink.
Is #7f7878 readable on white or black?
#7f7878 has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.