#7B8C84 Hex Color
A calm, dusty teal with depth
#7b8c84 is a muted teal with ashy gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained lightness creates a calm, sophisticated feel for healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or charcoal; black text remains readable at about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this subtle teal is #7b8c84.
Questions about #7b8c84
What is #7b8c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b8c84 is rgb(123, 140, 132), in HSL hsl(152, 7%, 52%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 6%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #7b8c84?
#7b8c84 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and soft sand tones, which preserve its calm contrast without making the palette feel cold. Use it as a supporting color beside darker text or warmer neutrals.
Does #7b8c84 look warm or cool?
#7b8c84 reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green base is softened by gray, though its low saturation keeps it from feeling icy. Warm white, tan, or natural wood tones can balance that reserved character.
Is #7b8c84 readable on white or black?
#7b8c84 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.