#7B919A Hex Color
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A dusty, muted cyan, #7b919a carries an ashy and matte appearance. This shade suggests wisdom and calm, making it a reliable choice for tech interfaces and professional branding. Its understated nature works well as a background color that keeps designs grounded. The hex code for this cool, greyish blue is #7b919a.
Questions about #7b919a
What is #7b919a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b919a is rgb(123, 145, 154), in HSL hsl(197, 13%, 54%) and in CMYK 20%, 6%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with this muted cyan?
Soft off-whites and warm greys create the most balanced look when paired with this dusty cyan. Because this shade is already desaturated, it also works beautifully alongside earthy terracotta or muted mustard tones to add subtle, sophisticated contrast.
Does this shade read as warm or cool?
This color sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum, defined by its heavy grey and blue undertones. It maintains a matte, ashy quality that avoids harsh brightness, making it a reliable choice for professional and tech-focused interfaces.
Is #7b919a readable on white or black?
#7b919a has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.