#7B8F9F Hex Color
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A dusty, matte blue with strong grey undertones, #7b8f9f functions best as a professional supporting color. Its muted character provides a clean, understated backdrop for security or finance interfaces. Because it maintains a 6.3:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains readable for small body text. Use this hex code as a grounding base color alongside lighter off-whites or sharper, darker navy accents.
Questions about #7b8f9f
What is #7b8f9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b8f9f is rgb(123, 143, 159), in HSL hsl(207, 16%, 55%) and in CMYK 23%, 10%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b8f9f?
The dusty, matte nature of #7b8f9f works best when contrasted against lighter tones like crisp off-white or grounded with deeper, professional accents like navy. This combination maintains high readability while keeping the interface feeling clean, secure, and modern.
Is #7b8f9f readable on white or black?
#7b8f9f has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.