#7899A2 Hex Color
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Interface designers reach for this dusty cyan when plain sky blue feels too loud. The color sits mid-light with very low saturation, giving it an ashy, weathered feel that suits tech and aerospace branding. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a hero accent. Black text passes AA on the hex code #7899a2 at roughly 6.9:1 contrast, and it flatters terracotta or deep plum pairings.
Questions about #7899a2
What is #7899a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7899a2 is rgb(120, 153, 162), in HSL hsl(193, 18%, 55%) and in CMYK 26%, 6%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7899a2?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and deep plum create strong contrast against its ashy blue base. Cream and charcoal work well for softer, low-key palettes.
Is #7899a2 readable on white or black?
#7899a2 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.