#7C8D84 Hex Color
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A muted gray-green with dusty teal undertones, #7c8d84 has a matte, ashy look that feels calm and dependable. The hex code #7c8d84 works best as a supporting tone for wellness, finance, eco, and technology interfaces, especially beside warm cream or deep charcoal. Black text achieves about 6.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #7c8d84
What is #7c8d84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c8d84 is rgb(124, 141, 132), in HSL hsl(148, 7%, 52%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 6%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #7c8d84?
#7c8d84 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and restrained earthy accents because its muted gray-green base balances lighter and darker partners in calm, natural-looking palettes without competing for attention visually or emotionally. Use terracotta for added warmth.
Does #7c8d84 look warm or cool?
#7c8d84 reads as a cool, muted gray-green, though its dusty teal undertone softens the effect and keeps it from feeling stark while retaining a dependable, matte appearance in interface and brand work. It suits wellness, finance, eco, and technology interfaces.
Is #7c8d84 readable on white or black?
#7c8d84 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.