#7D686C Color Information

Hex color code: #7D686C

A understated red shade, #7D686C appears as (125, 104, 108) in RGB and (349°, 9%, 45%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:
Color NameGray
HEX
#7D686C
RGB
125, 104, 108
HSL
349°, 9%, 45%
CMYK
0%, 17%, 14%, 51%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #7D686C;
background-color: #7D686C;
border-color: #7D686C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #7D686C;
border: 2px solid #7D686C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#7D686C]
text-[#7D686C]
border-[#7D686C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_7D686C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7D686C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #7D686C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #7D686C; 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 #7D686C; background-color: #7D686C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #7D686C20; border-left: 4px solid #7D686C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #7D686C; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #7D686C in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

125, 104, 108

Red: 125 / Green: 104 / Blue: 108

HSL

349°, 9%, 45%

Hue: 349° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 14%, 51%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 14% / Key: 51%

What color is #7D686C?

#7D686C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #7D686C to RGB:

rgb(125, 104, 108)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #7D686C to HSL:

hsl(349, 9%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #7D686C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 17%, 14%, 51%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#7D686C is a understated red color with RGB values of 125, 104, 108 and HSL of 349°, 9%, 45%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #7D686C is #687D79, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7D6877.

Use #7D686C in CSS: color: #7D686C or background-color: #7D686C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #7D686C

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.07:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D686C?

#7D686C is a understated red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #7D686C?

#7D686C in RGB is (125, 104, 108) - 125 red, 104 green, and 108 blue.

How to use #7D686C in CSS?

Use #7D686C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #7D686C?

#687D79 (complementary), #7D6877 (analogous), and #534648 (lighter shade) work well with #7D686C.