#7B8D99 Hex Color
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#7b8d99 is a dusty blue-gray shade with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained character suggests calm, reliability, and control, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Black text provides clear readability with about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #7b8d99 pairs well with warm off-white and navy.
Questions about #7b8d99
What is #7b8d99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b8d99 is rgb(123, 141, 153), in HSL hsl(204, 13%, 54%) and in CMYK 20%, 8%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b8d99?
Warm off-white gives #7b8d99 a softer contrast, while navy creates a deeper, more structured palette; muted blue accents can extend the scheme without overwhelming its restrained, dusty character in interfaces. Use the lighter neutral for backgrounds and navy for headings or key elements.
Does #7b8d99 read as a warm or cool color?
#7b8d99 reads as a cool blue-gray because its hue leans blue and its muted saturation keeps the effect subdued rather than vivid, giving layouts a steady, professional feel across digital interfaces. Warm neutrals can balance its cool cast and make the overall palette feel more inviting.
Is #7b8d99 readable on white or black?
#7b8d99 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.