#7A8CA9 Hex Color
Muted Blue for Grounded Design
Dusty and grayed out, this mid-light blue barely raises its voice. That restraint makes the hex code #7a8ca9 a solid supporting tone in finance, healthcare, or government interfaces, where dependability matters more than flash. It can turn muddy next to plain white, so pair it with cream or charcoal instead. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #7a8ca9
What is #7a8ca9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a8ca9 is rgb(122, 140, 169), in HSL hsl(217, 21%, 57%) and in CMYK 28%, 17%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #7a8ca9?
#7a8ca9 pairs well with warm earth tones like terracotta, rust, and cream, which keep its gray undertone from turning flat. Charcoal also works when you want a monochrome palette with more weight.
Is #7a8ca9 readable on white or black?
#7a8ca9 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.