#7B8084 Hex Color
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Muted and moderately dark, #7b8084 is an ashy grey with a restrained, neutral character. Its low saturation suits professional interfaces, product design, and architectural palettes without stealing attention. Use it as a supporting tone with black typography, which achieves about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this grey is #7b8084.
Questions about #7b8084
What is #7b8084 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b8084 is rgb(123, 128, 132), in HSL hsl(207, 4%, 50%) and in CMYK 7%, 3%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #7b8084?
#7b8084 works well with white, black, navy, and muted warm accents such as terracotta or burgundy, adding contrast without overwhelming its restrained gray base in interfaces, layouts, and interiors.
Is #7b8084 warm or cool?
#7b8084 reads as a neutral to slightly cool gray because its blue component is higher than its red component, giving it an ashy cast rather than a warm, brownish feel. It suits restrained interfaces, metal-inspired product palettes, and modern architectural schemes.
Is #7b8084 readable on white or black?
#7b8084 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.