Steel Color — #797979: Codes, Palettes & Contrast
Steel (#797979) color codes in RGB, HSL, and OKLCH, the most readable text color on it, WCAG contrast ratios against white and black, and matching color palettes.
Steel is a named gray color, ready to use anywhere you need it.
Steel#797979
Steel color codes
| HEX | #797979 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(121, 121, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 47%) |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.576 0.000 0.0) |
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Readable text on Steel
Black text (#000000) has the higher contrast against this background: 4.82:1.
| Text color | Ratio | Normal text AA | Normal text AAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4.82:1 | Pass | Fail |
| White | 4.35:1 | Fail | Fail |
Normal text requires at least 4.5:1 for WCAG AA and 7:1 for AAA. Check another combination.