#7F7C7A Hex Color
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No color cast, no warmth, no drama. #7f7c7a is a mid-tone grey with a faint dusty warmth, closer to stone than silver. Its low saturation reads calm and practical, which suits UI backgrounds, typography, and minimal product design. Black text hits about 5.1:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA for body copy. Best used as a supporting tone, since it can turn flat across large areas.
Questions about #7f7c7a
What is #7f7c7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f7c7a is rgb(127, 124, 122), in HSL hsl(24, 2%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7f7c7a?
#7f7c7a works as a supporting tone under terracotta, olive, or muted teal, where its neutrality lets warmer accents carry the palette. Pair it with off-white text or deep charcoal to build contrast without harshness.
Is #7f7c7a a warm or cool grey?
#7f7c7a leans slightly warm, with red and yellow undertones that give it a stone-like cast. The warmth is subtle, so it still reads as a neutral grey in most palettes and lighting contexts.
Is #7f7c7a readable on white or black?
#7f7c7a has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.