#7B7C85

#7B7C85

Color Values

HEX

#7B7C85

RGB

123, 124, 133

HSL

234.0, 3.9%, 50.2%

HSV

234.0, 7.5%, 52.2%

CMYK

7.5%, 6.8%, 0.0%, 47.8%

OKLCH

0.5884 0.0137 280.9

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: #7B7C85;
color: #7B7C85;
border-color: #7B7C85;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.06:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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