#7C7D7C

#7C7D7C

Color Values

HEX

#7C7D7C

RGB

124, 125, 124

HSL

120.0, 0.4%, 48.8%

HSV

120.0, 0.8%, 49.0%

CMYK

0.8%, 0.0%, 0.8%, 51.0%

OKLCH

0.5885 0.0019 145.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #7C7D7C;
color: #7C7D7C;
border-color: #7C7D7C;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 500 #737373

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #7C7D7C?

RGB(124, 125, 124) · HSL(120.0, 0.4%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.8%, 0.0%, 0.8%, 51.0%)

Does #7C7D7C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.13:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #7C7D7C?

Use 000000 text on a #7C7D7C background; contrast on black is 5.08:1.