#807C7C Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey reads as a sturdy, reliable neutral. Because of its muted, dusty quality, #807c7c serves best as a supporting background rather than a focal point. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to create better separation in interface designs. Since it maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against black, you can use it confidently for readable, accessible body text.
Questions about #807c7c
What is #807c7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #807c7c is rgb(128, 124, 124), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 3%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #807c7c for a professional look?
Pair #807c7c with charcoal for a sophisticated monochrome depth, or use crisp white to create clean, modern separation. Because this grey is muted and dusty, it acts as a stabilizer that prevents brighter accent colors from looking overwhelming.
Is #807c7c readable on white or black?
#807c7c has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.