Gray color · XKCD survey name
Green Gray Color Code: #77926F
The HEX code for Green Gray is #77926F. It is a medium gray with a faint green tint color made of 119 red, 146 green and 111 blue (HSL 106°, 14%, 50%). Black text reads best on it (6.12:1 contrast).
Also spelled “Green Grey”.
Green Gray color values
#77926F
rgb(119, 146, 111)
hsl(106, 14%, 50%)
106, 24%, 57%
hwb(106 44% 43%)
18%, 0%, 24%, 43%
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CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Green Gray?
“Green Gray” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its saturation is only 14%, so it behaves as a neutral, with 14% saturation (muted) and 50% lightness (medium). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other gray colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 54% of them and more saturated than 75% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.256, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Green Gray counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.256. Black text reads best on it (6.12:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Green Gray
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.42:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 6.12:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Green Gray
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Green Gray
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Green Gray
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.12:1 contrast with black)
- Calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Neutral page backgrounds
- Tables, cards and dashboards
- Body text, borders and dividers
Use Green Gray in CSS
:root {
--color-green-gray: #77926F;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-green-gray);
background-color: #77926F;
border: 2px solid #77926F;
}Questions about Green Gray
What is the HEX code for Green Gray?
Green Gray is #77926F.
What is the RGB value of Green Gray?
The RGB value of Green Gray is 119, 146, 111: 119 red, 146 green and 111 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(119, 146, 111) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Green Gray?
The HSL value of Green Gray is 106°, 14%, 50% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(106, 14%, 50%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Green Gray?
A standard conversion gives about C 18%, M 0%, Y 24%, K 43%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Green Gray a light or dark color?
Green Gray counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.256. Black text reads best on it (6.12:1 contrast).
How does Green Gray look with white text?
White text on Green Gray has a contrast ratio of 3.42:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Green Gray look with black text?
Black text on Green Gray has a contrast ratio of 6.12:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Green Gray?
Gray Purple is its complementary color, and Brown Gray sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Green Gray be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.12:1 contrast with black); calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Green Gray in CSS?
Use color: #77926F; for text, background-color: #77926F; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-green-gray: #77926F; and reuse it with var(--color-green-gray).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.