Color swatch image showing #7D7F81 with RGB(125,127,129) values

#7D7F81 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #7D7F81 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#7D7F81 Color Information

#7D7F81 RGB value is (125, 127, 129). The hex color red value is 125, green is 127, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 2 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 3 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 49 percent.

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#7D7F81 Color Meaning

Color #7D7F81 signifies neutrality, balance, and composure. #7D7F81 medium gray is unassuming yet stable, providing a sense of reliability and quiet order. Psychologically, color #7D7F81 reduces emotional overstimulation, fosters clear judgment, and serves as a neutral support for other colors. Culturally, color #7D7F81 embodies sophistication, practicality, and restraint in Western contexts, while in Eastern philosophy #7D7F81 reflects equilibrium and moderation. Fengshui encourages gray for stabilizing energy in spaces without drawing excessive attention. In chakra work, #7D7F81 is associated with grounding and the subtle balance between extremes, linking partially to root and solar plexus energies. In arts and design, color #7D7F81 is a foundational color. #7D7F81 works as a background, text, or accent that allows brighter shades to shine, contributing to structured, contemporary, and industrial aesthetics. Its medium shade bridges light and dark contrasts effectively.

Color Conversion

Convert #7D7F81 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#7D7F81
RGB
rgb(125, 127, 129)
HSL
hsl(210°, 2%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(210°, 3%, 51%)
XYZ
20.0093 21.1237 23.7916
Yxy
21.1237 0.3082 0.3254
Hunter Lab
45.9605 -0.0291 -0.1072
CIE-Lab
53.0846 -0.3374 -1.3508

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red125 / 255 (49%)
49%
Green127 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue129 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan3 / 100 (3%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#7D7F81 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#7D7F81 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #7D7F81 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AA
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UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #7D7F81 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

#7e7e81

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #7D7F81;

Text Color

color: #7D7F81;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #7D7F81;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #7D7F8140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #7D7F81;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7D7F81 0%, #4a4b4d 100%);

#7D7F81 Color FAQs

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