#7B81AE Hex Color
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#7b81ae is a muted, ashy indigo with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained mood suited to meditation, spirituality, denim, and night-sky branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside burgundy or warm ivory. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA. The hex code is #7b81ae.
Questions about #7b81ae
What is #7b81ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b81ae is rgb(123, 129, 174), in HSL hsl(233, 24%, 58%) and in CMYK 29%, 26%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #7b81ae?
#7b81ae pairs well with warm ivory, burgundy, and terracotta, whose warmth balances its cool gray undertones. Charcoal creates a deeper, restrained palette, while pale neutrals keep the dusty indigo feeling light and calm.
Is #7b81ae readable on white or black?
#7b81ae has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.