#7C8490 Hex Color
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#7c8490 is a muted blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte, restrained finish. Its medium lightness supports feelings of reliability and control without appearing severe. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, or technology interfaces, pairing it with warm white and muted copper. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #7c8490.
Questions about #7c8490
What is #7c8490 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c8490 is rgb(124, 132, 144), in HSL hsl(216, 8%, 53%) and in CMYK 14%, 8%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #7c8490 read as a warm or cool color?
#7c8490 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue base and dusty, ashy undertones outweigh any warmth from its medium lightness, giving it a controlled, steady character rather than a bright or icy one.
What colors pair well with #7c8490?
Is #7c8490 readable on white or black?
#7c8490 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.