#7E797E
Approximate name: Gray
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
Gray
Relative luminance
0.196
Hue H
300°
Saturation S
2%
Lightness L
48%
Value V
49%
Temperature
Neutral
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Near gray
Hue family
Gray
Contrast on white: 4.27:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 4.92:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#7e797e
Protanopia
#7c7c7d
Deuteranopia
#7c7c7c
Tritanopia
#7e7c7c
Achromatopsia
#7b7b7b
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.