#7A838A Hex Color
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#7a838a is a muted, dusty blue with a strong gray cast and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a controlled, dependable feel, making it suitable for finance, healthcare, security, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or deep navy. Black text has about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #7a838a.
Questions about #7a838a
What is #7a838a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a838a is rgb(122, 131, 138), in HSL hsl(206, 6%, 51%) and in CMYK 12%, 5%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7a838a?
Pair #7a838a with warm white for a calm, balanced interface, or deep navy for stronger contrast; muted terracotta can add restrained warmth in accents or highlights without overwhelming its gray-blue base.
Does #7a838a read as warm or cool?
#7a838a reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue cast and low saturation temper the color, creating a steady, restrained mood for calm interfaces, dashboards, and formal visual systems.
Is #7a838a readable on white or black?
#7a838a has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.