#7A879D Hex Color
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#7a879d is a muted, grayish blue with a matte, ashy finish and low saturation. Its restrained character suggests reliability and control, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it with black text for readable body copy; the hex code #7a879d offers about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #7a879d
What is #7a879d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a879d is rgb(122, 135, 157), in HSL hsl(218, 15%, 55%) and in CMYK 22%, 14%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #7a879d in a palette?
The hex color #7a879d pairs well with white, black, charcoal, soft gray, and warm neutrals; cream, tan, or muted terracotta accents add contrast without overpowering its restrained blue-gray character in layouts.
Does #7a879d read as a warm or cool color?
#7a879d reads as a slightly cool color because its blue influence outweighs its neutral gray base, creating a composed, distant feel rather than the warmth associated with beige, brown, or yellow-based grays.
Is #7a879d readable on white or black?
#7a879d has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.