#7A8199 Hex Color
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This dusty indigo is an ashy, muted tone that feels grounded and understated. Because it is highly desaturated, #7a8199 works well as a sophisticated background color, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Pair it with crisp whites or warm grays to keep the composition from feeling muddy. The hex code for this matte shade is #7a8199.
Questions about #7a8199
What is #7a8199 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a8199 is rgb(122, 129, 153), in HSL hsl(226, 13%, 54%) and in CMYK 20%, 16%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #7a8199 for a design palette?
This dusty indigo creates a balanced, professional palette when paired with cool, crisp whites or soft, warm grays. For a more dramatic, high-contrast look, use it alongside a deep charcoal to anchor the design without sacrificing its muted, sophisticated feel.
Is #7a8199 readable on white or black?
#7a8199 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.42:1 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.