#7C8C8B Hex Color
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This muted cyan carries a dusty, ashy character that leans heavily into gray. The hex code #7c8c8b provides excellent contrast for small black text, making it a practical choice for readable UI bodies. It functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair this shade with soft terracotta or warm charcoal to ground its cool, industrial feel in modern interface designs.
Questions about #7c8c8b
What is #7c8c8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c8c8b is rgb(124, 140, 139), in HSL hsl(176, 7%, 52%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 1%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How does #7c8c8b perform when used for UI text?
#7c8c8b provides excellent contrast against white backgrounds, making it a functional, softer alternative to pure black for body text. It remains highly legible while reducing the harshness often found in high-contrast digital interfaces.
What colors pair well with #7c8c8b?
This muted shade works best when grounded by warmer tones to balance its cool, ashy undertones. Pair #7c8c8b with terracotta for a natural contrast or charcoal to create a clean, modern aesthetic for professional layouts.
Is #7c8c8b readable on white or black?
#7c8c8b has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.