#7E997D
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
0.287
Hue H
118°
Saturation S
12%
Lightness L
55%
Value V
60%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Green
Contrast on white: 3.12:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 6.74:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#7e997d
Protanopia
#8a8a84
Deuteranopia
#888685
Tritanopia
#7f898a
Achromatopsia
#8e8e8e
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.