#817E7D Hex Color
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This muted, ashy grey offers a restrained foundation for minimal UI or typographic layouts. Because it is highly desaturated, it excels as a supporting tone, providing stability without fighting for attention. The hex code #817e7d meets WCAG AA standards for body text when paired with black, ensuring solid legibility. Avoid using it as a large-scale background, as it may lack the punch required for visual interest.
Questions about #817e7d
What is #817e7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #817e7d is rgb(129, 126, 125), in HSL hsl(15, 2%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 3%, 49%.
How should I use #817e7d in a design project?
Because of its muted nature, #817e7d serves best as a supporting tone rather than a background. Use it for subtle accents, secondary UI elements, or muted headers to maintain visual stability without overwhelming your core content.
Is #817e7d readable on white or black?
#817e7d has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.