#7C8C97 Hex Color
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#7c8c97 is a muted blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its restrained saturation suggests security, honesty, and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm white. Black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #7c8c97.
Questions about #7c8c97
What is #7c8c97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c8c97 is rgb(124, 140, 151), in HSL hsl(204, 11%, 54%) and in CMYK 18%, 7%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7c8c97?
#7c8c97 pairs well with navy for a controlled, professional palette, while warm white adds softness and keeps the blue-gray from feeling stark in calm interfaces, dashboards, and editorial layouts with clear visual hierarchy.
Does #7c8c97 read as warm or cool?
#7c8c97 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue bias and dusty, ashy undertones sit farther from yellow and red than from blue, giving it a reserved appearance in most palettes. Its low saturation keeps the effect calm and matte rather than icy or vivid.
Is #7c8c97 readable on white or black?
#7c8c97 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.