#78807E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #78807E?

RGB(120, 128, 126), HSL(165.0, 3.2%, 48.6%), CMYK(6.2%, 0.0%, 1.6%, 49.8%).

Q: Does #78807E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.05:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#78807E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 120, 128, 126, in HSL 165.0°, 3.2%, 48.6%, and in CMYK 6.2%, 0.0%, 1.6%, 49.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 7037 Dusty Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#78807E

RGB

120, 128, 126

HSL

165.0, 3.2%, 48.6%

HSV

165.0, 6.2%, 50.2%

CMYK

6.2%, 0.0%, 1.6%, 49.8%

OKLCH

0.5925 0.01 179.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7037 Dusty Grey

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.