#7BC4B4 Hex Color
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Soft and ashy, this pastel teal carries a gray undertone that keeps it muted instead of bright. The hex code #7bc4b4 works as a dominant base in wellness, healthcare, and spring layouts, and it flatters terracotta or charcoal accents. Black text on it reaches about 10.4:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #7bc4b4
What is #7bc4b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7bc4b4 is rgb(123, 196, 180), in HSL hsl(167, 38%, 63%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 8%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #7bc4b4?
Its low saturation lets warmer tones do the talking, so terracotta and sand create a balanced contrast against the cool base. For a tighter palette, pair it with charcoal and deeper teal greens.
Is #7bc4b4 readable on white or black?
#7bc4b4 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.39:1 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.