#7A948F Hex Color
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#7a948f is a muted, gray-leaning teal with a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation creates a calm, sophisticated feel for healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or soft UI background, pairing it with charcoal or warm white. The hex code #7a948f supports black body text at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #7a948f
What is #7a948f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a948f is rgb(122, 148, 143), in HSL hsl(168, 11%, 53%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 3%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #7a948f?
#7a948f pairs well with charcoal text and warm white backgrounds, while muted sage or terracotta accents add contrast without overpowering its dusty teal character, making the palette suitable for restrained interfaces, wellness layouts, and quiet editorial designs.
Does #7a948f read as warm or cool?
#7a948f reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by a noticeable gray component; warm white, sand, or terracotta accents can keep the palette from feeling too clinical or distant.
Where does #7a948f work best?
#7a948f works best as a supporting color for soft UI backgrounds, healthcare and wellness interfaces, muted navigation elements, and calm brand layouts; its low saturation keeps large areas comfortable while charcoal text supplies clearer hierarchy.
Is #7a948f readable on white or black?
#7a948f has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.46:1 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.