#7B878C Hex Color
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This muted, ashy blue carries a heavy grey undertone that pushes it toward neutral territory. #7b878c works best as a supporting tone in technical or corporate UI palettes where you need a steady, unobtrusive background. Because it holds strong contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability for small body copy. Use this hex code to anchor designs that require professional clarity without bright, distracting saturation.
Questions about #7b878c
What is #7b878c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b878c is rgb(123, 135, 140), in HSL hsl(198, 7%, 52%) and in CMYK 12%, 4%, 0%, 45%.
Is #7b878c considered a warm or cool color?
This shade leans decidedly cool because of its distinct blue-grey base, though it sits comfortably in neutral territory. It lacks the warmth of earthy tones, making it effective for creating a clinical, composed, or strictly professional atmosphere in digital interfaces.
What text colors work best against #7b878c backgrounds?
Deep charcoal or near-black text offers the strongest readability against this muted tone, ensuring accessibility compliance for smaller body copy. If you need a softer look, pair it with crisp white elements to maintain contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Is #7b878c readable on white or black?
#7b878c has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.68:1 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.