#7C838C Hex Color
A calm, ashy blue-gray neutral
With low saturation and a medium value, the hex code #7c838c is an ashy, dusty blue that nearly reads gray. It creates a controlled, reliable mood for security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with dark navy or muted teal. Black text achieves about 5.5:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #7c838c
What is #7c838c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c838c is rgb(124, 131, 140), in HSL hsl(214, 7%, 52%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #7c838c?
The muted blue-gray #7c838c pairs well with dark navy, muted teal, white, and soft gray, creating a controlled palette with gentle contrast and clear visual hierarchy without overpowering surrounding content in most layouts.
Is #7c838c warm or cool?
#7c838c reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue component is stronger than its red component, while its low saturation keeps the hue close to gray in most lighting and interface contexts.
Is #7c838c readable on white or black?
#7c838c has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.