#7A8194 Hex Color
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A dusty blue that sits halfway to gray, #7a8194 is muted and matte with a slight ashy cast. It reads dependable without shouting, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. Best used as a supporting tone behind black text, which clears WCAG AA at about 5.4:1 contrast. It flatters deep plum better than the usual white pairing.
Questions about #7a8194
What is #7a8194 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a8194 is rgb(122, 129, 148), in HSL hsl(224, 11%, 53%) and in CMYK 18%, 13%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #7a8194?
#7a8194 pairs well with deep plum and warm ochre, which sharpen its gray undertone. Pairing it with white tends to wash the color out.
Is #7a8194 readable on white or black?
#7a8194 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.