CUSTOM

#7F7F81

#7F7F81
Conversions
HEX#7F7F81
RGBrgb(127, 127, 129)
HSLhsl(240, 1%, 50%)
HSVhsv(240, 2%, 51%)
CMYKcmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 49%)
Copy CSS
color: #7f7f81; /* rgb */ color: rgb(127, 127, 129); /* hsl */ color: hsl(240, 1%, 50%);
Contrast
On white4.00 : 1
On ink black4.79 : 1

About #7F7F81

#7F7F81 is the hex color #7F7F81, which translates to rgb(127, 127, 129) in RGB and hsl(240, 1%, 50%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 240 degrees, with a saturation of 1 percent and a lightness of 50 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #7F7F81 in a design

Text placed directly on #7F7F81 is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #7F7F81

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #7F7F81 for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #7F7F81

  • HEX: #7F7F81
  • RGB: rgb(127, 127, 129)
  • HSL: hsl(240, 1%, 50%)
  • HSV: hsv(240, 2%, 51%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 49%)

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