#7B8480 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted teal leans toward grey, creating a sophisticated, clinical tone. The hex code is #7b8480. With a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains readable for UI backgrounds and small text. It functions best as a neutral anchor in tech or wellness branding. Pair it with crisp white to maintain a clean appearance, as the shade can appear muddy alongside other dark, unsaturated tones.
Questions about #7b8480
What is #7b8480 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b8480 is rgb(123, 132, 128), in HSL hsl(153, 4%, 50%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 3%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #7b8480 in a color palette?
Use #7b8480 as a grounding neutral element by pairing it with crisp whites to prevent the shade from appearing muddy. It functions best when contrasted against bright, clean tones rather than other dark or unsaturated colors in your design.
Is #7b8480 readable on white or black?
#7b8480 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.