#7B8D8A Hex Color

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#7b8d8a is a muted, ashy teal with low saturation and a gray cast, giving it a matte, understated look. Its restrained character suits wellness, healthcare, hospitality, and technology layouts as a supporting tone or soft background. The hex code #7b8d8a works well with black text, which reaches about 6.0:1 contrast for body copy.

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What is #7b8d8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #7b8d8a is rgb(123, 141, 138), in HSL hsl(170, 7%, 52%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 2%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #7b8d8a?

#7b8d8a pairs well with charcoal, warm white, muted burgundy, and pale sand, creating contrast while preserving its dusty teal character and understated mood across branding, packaging, and digital layouts. Use burgundy sparingly for emphasis, or choose charcoal for clear text hierarchy.

Is #7b8d8a readable on white or black?

#7b8d8a has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.

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