#7A9A95 Hex Color
Muted ashy teal with sophisticated calm
This ashy, unsaturated teal feels muted and dusty, making it an ideal choice for clean, modern interface backgrounds. It carries enough contrast to support small, black body text while maintaining a balanced, sophisticated presence. Because of its desaturated quality, #7a9a95 works best as a supporting tone rather than a bold accent. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep espresso to ground its airy composition.
Questions about #7a9a95
What is #7a9a95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a9a95 is rgb(122, 154, 149), in HSL hsl(171, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 3%, 40%.
Does #7a9a95 lean more warm or cool?
#7a9a95 is a cool-toned, desaturated teal that carries a slight blue-green influence, typical of muted aquatic shades. Because of its ashy, low-saturation nature, it feels calming and airy rather than overly vibrant or energetic, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #7a9a95 for UI design?
Is #7a9a95 readable on white or black?
#7a9a95 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.