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Grey

#78877F

Grey is a cool medium color with the hex code #78877F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 120, 135, 127 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 0%, 6%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Grey Color Values

HEX
#78877F
RGB
120, 135, 127
HSL
148°, 6%, 50%
CMYK
11, 0, 6, 47

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Grey sits at 148° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 6% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Grey work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Grey in print, the CMYK breakdown of 11%, 0%, 6%, 47% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Grey

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #78877F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 120, 135, 127;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#78877F',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 0%
Y: 6%
K: 47%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(120, 135, 127)
rgba(120, 135, 127, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78877F?
#78877F is Grey, a cool medium color with RGB values of 120, 135, 127. It has a hue of 148°, 6% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #78877F?
The RGB color code for #78877F is rgb(120, 135, 127). This means it contains 120 red, 135 green, and 127 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Grey a warm or cool color?
Grey (#78877F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #78877F in CSS?
You can use #78877F in CSS with: background-color: #78877F; or color: #78877F; or as an RGB value: rgb(120, 135, 127). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 0%, 6%, 47%.

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