#7BA696 Hex Color

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This ashy, unsaturated teal feels cool and restrained, avoiding the intensity of brighter greens. Because of its muted, dusty quality, #7ba696 serves as an excellent supporting tone in UI design rather than a primary shade. It pairs well with warm charcoal grays for a sophisticated, professional contrast. The hex code #7ba696 maintains high readability with black text, making it practical for accessible interface components.

Questions about #7ba696

What is #7ba696 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7ba696 is rgb(123, 166, 150), in HSL hsl(158, 19%, 57%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 10%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #7ba696 in a design palette?
This muted teal pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep slate grays to create a professional, high-contrast look. For a softer, earthier aesthetic, consider balancing #7ba696 with warm, sandy beiges or a muted terracotta accent to ground the cool tones.
Is #7ba696 readable on white or black?
#7ba696 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.73:1 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.