#7C8193 Hex Color
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#7c8193 is a dusty indigo that sits one step away from gray. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a matte, slate-like calm. Muted indigo works best as a supporting tone, flattered by warm coral or cream accents rather than pure white. Black text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.4:1, so it holds up behind body copy. At large sizes it can read muddy, so use it for backgrounds and denim or night-sky palettes.
Questions about #7c8193
What is #7c8193 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c8193 is rgb(124, 129, 147), in HSL hsl(227, 10%, 53%) and in CMYK 16%, 12%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7c8193?
Warm accents like coral, mustard, and blush lift the gray undertone of #7c8193 and keep it from feeling flat. For a subdued scheme, soft cream and charcoal let it act as a neutral base.
Is #7c8193 readable on white or black?
#7c8193 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.