#7A8385 Hex Color
A muted dusty blue with grey depth
This muted, dusty blue carries strong grey undertones, making it a reliable neutral for UI design. Because it sits at a mid-tone saturation, it pairs well with crisp white or deep charcoals. The hex code #7a8385 offers sufficient contrast for small body text when paired with black, passing WCAG standards. Use it as a steady background color to anchor more vivid accent palettes in technology or professional interfaces.
Questions about #7a8385
What is #7a8385 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a8385 is rgb(122, 131, 133), in HSL hsl(191, 4%, 50%) and in CMYK 8%, 2%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors complement the dusty tone of #7a8385?
#7a8385 benefits from pairing with high-contrast, clean elements to avoid looking washed out. It works best alongside crisp whites, or by accenting with warmer, muted tones like terracotta to add a necessary splash of vibrancy to the otherwise cool palette.
Is #7a8385 readable on white or black?
#7a8385 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.