Close to Gray
#78797B
#78797B is a mid-tone neutral gray, close to the color Gray. In RGB it’s made of 47.1% red, 47.5% green, and 48.2% blue. Its hue is 220°, with 1% saturation and 48% lightness, so it reads as a neutral color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Split complementary
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#78797B in use
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Body text stays dark for reading; the color carries buttons, links, and accents.
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Questions about #78797B
What color is #78797B?
#78797B is a mid-tone neutral gray, close to the color Gray. In RGB it’s made of 47.1% red, 47.5% green, and 48.2% blue. Its hue is 220°, with 1% saturation and 48% lightness, so it reads as a neutral color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #78797B in RGB?
#78797B is rgb(120, 121, 123): 120 red, 121 green, and 123 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #78797B in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(2, 2, 0, 52). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #78797B?
PANTONE Cool Gray 9 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #78797B?
Its complement #7A7977 gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.