#7B8A8E Hex Color
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#7b8a8e is a muted cyan-blue with ashy gray undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its dusty finish suggests trust, wisdom, and refreshing clarity without feeling bright or childish. The hex code #7b8a8e suits communication, technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces, especially as a supporting tone. Black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #7b8a8e
What is #7b8a8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b8a8e is rgb(123, 138, 142), in HSL hsl(193, 8%, 52%) and in CMYK 13%, 3%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b8a8e?
#7b8a8e pairs well with burgundy, warm sand, and charcoal, creating contrast while preserving its restrained, technical character. Use burgundy for a small accent and warm neutrals to keep the palette approachable.
Is #7b8a8e readable on white or black?
#7b8a8e has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 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.