#7A8AA5 Hex Color

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#7a8aa5 is a muted, ashy blue with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its medium-light value feels controlled and dependable, making it useful for security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code #7a8aa5 as a supporting tone or broad UI background, but pair it with dark text because pale text can lose clarity.

Questions about #7a8aa5

What is #7a8aa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a8aa5 is rgb(122, 138, 165), in HSL hsl(218, 19%, 56%) and in CMYK 26%, 16%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7a8aa5?
The best pairings for #7a8aa5 are charcoal text, warm white surfaces, and muted burgundy accents, which add contrast while preserving its restrained character across dashboards, finance interfaces, and security-focused brand systems. Keep brighter colors for small emphasis areas.
Is #7a8aa5 readable on white or black?
#7a8aa5 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.