#7A8C9B Hex Color
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Storm clouds over open water come close to this shade. #7a8c9b is a dusty, almost grey blue with a matte, ashy cast. The hex code reads subdued rather than vivid, so it suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and nautical branding. Black text passes AA on it at about 6.1:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta for warmth.
Questions about #7a8c9b
What is #7a8c9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a8c9b is rgb(122, 140, 155), in HSL hsl(207, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 21%, 10%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #7a8c9b?
Terracotta, burgundy, and cream all bring out the hidden warmth in #7a8c9b. Deep navy also works, though the two sit close enough to blur together at small sizes, so keep them separated by a lighter tone.
Is #7a8c9b readable on white or black?
#7a8c9b has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.