#7B9FA3 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan functions as a reliable base or supporting tone for modern interfaces. Because of its heavy gray undertone, #7b9fa3 works well for professional branding where clarity is the priority. Black text offers strong 7.3:1 contrast here, exceeding accessibility standards for small body text. Pair this hex code with warm, earthy neutrals to balance its cool, muted character.
Questions about #7b9fa3
What is #7b9fa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b9fa3 is rgb(123, 159, 163), in HSL hsl(186, 18%, 56%) and in CMYK 25%, 2%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #7b9fa3?
Because of its cool, dusty undertone, #7b9fa3 looks most natural when grounded by warm, earthy neutrals. Pair it with terracotta or deep ochre to create a sophisticated balance between its desaturated cyan character and warmer, more organic tones.
Is #7b9fa3 readable on white or black?
#7b9fa3 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.