#7A829E Hex Color
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Dusty and desaturated, #7a829e functions as a matte indigo neutral. It serves as an excellent base for UI backgrounds where you need a calm, understated look. Because it sits on the darker side, black text remains highly readable against it. Pair it with warm off-whites or deep slate to maintain a professional balance. The hex code for this muted shade is #7a829e.
Questions about #7a829e
What is #7a829e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a829e is rgb(122, 130, 158), in HSL hsl(227, 16%, 55%) and in CMYK 23%, 18%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #7a829e for a UI interface?
#7a829e balances beautifully against warm off-whites or soft creams to neutralize its cool indigo temperature. For a sophisticated, modern palette, pair it with slate or charcoal accents to create a professional contrast that remains easy on the eyes.
Is #7a829e readable on white or black?
#7a829e has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.