#7F7B7C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7f7b7c is a mid-value gray with a faint mauve undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces, typography, and product designs a restrained, professional feel without stark contrast. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep forest green. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #7f7b7c.
Questions about #7f7b7c
What is #7f7b7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f7b7c is rgb(127, 123, 124), in HSL hsl(345, 2%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 2%, 50%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #7f7b7c a warm or cool gray?
#7f7b7c reads as a neutral-to-slightly warm gray because its faint mauve undertone softens the otherwise balanced gray base. It feels subdued and professional rather than crisp, blue, or stark.
What colors pair well with #7f7b7c?
Cream and deep forest green pair well with #7f7b7c, balancing its muted mauve cast with warmth and depth. Use cream for a softer neutral palette, or forest green for stronger contrast in interfaces and product layouts.
Is #7f7b7c readable on white or black?
#7f7b7c has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.