#7B879E Hex Color
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#7b879e is a muted, ashy blue with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained blue-gray character suggests calm, reliability, and control without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces. Black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text. The hex code is #7b879e.
Questions about #7b879e
What is #7b879e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b879e is rgb(123, 135, 158), in HSL hsl(219, 15%, 55%) and in CMYK 22%, 15%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b879e?
#7b879e pairs well with charcoal, warm ivory, and muted terracotta, which add readable contrast and a restrained touch of warmth without overpowering its dusty blue-gray base in interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand palettes.
Is #7b879e readable on white or black?
#7b879e has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.