#7E797D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #7E797D?

RGB(126, 121, 125), HSL(312.0, 2.0%, 48.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.0%, 0.8%, 50.6%).

Q: Does #7E797D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.27:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#7E797D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 126, 121, 125, in HSL 312.0°, 2.0%, 48.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.0%, 0.8%, 50.6%. The nearest named color is grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#7E797D

RGB

126, 121, 125

HSL

312.0, 2.0%, 48.4%

HSV

312.0, 4.0%, 49.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.0%, 0.8%, 50.6%

OKLCH

0.5818 0.0085 332.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: 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.