#7B888B Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This dusty, ashy cyan carries a muted, mid-tone weight that feels grounded rather than bright. Because of its desaturated character, #7b888b functions best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant primary. It pairs well with charcoal greys for a professional, tech-focused look. Black text maintains high readability against this shade, making it a functional choice for clean, modern UI interfaces.
Questions about #7b888b
What is #7b888b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b888b is rgb(123, 136, 139), in HSL hsl(191, 6%, 51%) and in CMYK 12%, 2%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design style suits #7b888b?
This color excels in professional and tech-oriented designs because its desaturated, ashy quality provides a stable, non-distracting background. It feels grounded rather than bright, making it an excellent choice for modern dashboards or websites that require long-term readability without visual fatigue.
Does #7b888b work well with dark text?
Yes, black text maintains high readability against this mid-tone cyan, which is why it functions so well in clean, modern user interfaces. Because the color is neither too light nor too dark, it acts as a perfect secondary accent or subtle background layer.
Is #7b888b readable on white or black?
#7b888b has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.73:1 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.