#787373 Color Information

Hex color code: #787373

A understated red shade, #787373 appears as (120, 115, 115) in RGB and (0°, 2%, 46%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGray
HEX
#787373
RGB
120, 115, 115
HSL
0°, 2%, 46%
CMYK
0%, 4%, 4%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #787373;
background-color: #787373;
border-color: #787373;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #787373;
border: 2px solid #787373;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#787373]
text-[#787373]
border-[#787373]
shadow-[0_0_10px_787373]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #787373, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #787373; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #787373; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #787373; background-color: #78737315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #78737320; border-left: 4px solid #787373; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #787373; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #787373 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

120, 115, 115

Red: 120 / Green: 115 / Blue: 115

HSL

0°, 2%, 46%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 4%, 53%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 4% / Key: 53%

What color is #787373?

#787373 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #787373 to RGB:

rgb(120, 115, 115)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #787373 to HSL:

hsl(0, 2%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #787373 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#787373 is a neutral red color with RGB values of 120, 115, 115 and HSL of 0°, 2%, 46%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #787373 is #737878, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #787375.

Use #787373 in CSS: color: #787373 or background-color: #787373. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #787373

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.50:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #787373?

#787373 is a neutral red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #787373?

#787373 in RGB is (120, 115, 115) - 120 red, 115 green, and 115 blue.

How to use #787373 in CSS?

Use #787373 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #787373?

#737878 (complementary), #787375 (analogous), and #514D4D (lighter shade) work well with #787373.