#7C7E94 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty indigo reads as a refined neutral rather than a saturated hue. Because #7c7e94 has significant gray undertones, it works well as a subtle UI background or a sophisticated secondary shade. Black text remains readable against it, allowing for clean typography. Avoid pairing it with overly bright neons, as it shines best alongside muted, earthy palettes or crisp charcoal accents.
Questions about #7c7e94
What is #7c7e94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c7e94 is rgb(124, 126, 148), in HSL hsl(235, 10%, 53%) and in CMYK 16%, 15%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #7c7e94?
Because #7c7e94 carries significant gray undertones, it works effectively alongside muted earth tones or charcoal for clean, high-contrast typography. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, which can clash with its desaturated, sophisticated character.
Is #7c7e94 readable on white or black?
#7c7e94 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.