#7C8F95 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #7c8f95 is a dusty cyan with strong gray undertones and a slightly ashy finish. Its restrained lightness creates a calm, understated feel suited to UI backgrounds, aerospace branding, and supporting elements. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or muted coral accents; black text provides about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #7c8f95.
Questions about #7c8f95
What is #7c8f95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c8f95 is rgb(124, 143, 149), in HSL hsl(194, 11%, 54%) and in CMYK 17%, 4%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7c8f95?
#7c8f95 pairs well with charcoal for a quiet, high-contrast base, while muted coral adds warmth without overwhelming its dusty cyan character. These combinations preserve its calm, matte quality across backgrounds, cards, and supporting accents. White keeps the palette airy, and soft gray supports a restrained interface.
Does #7c8f95 look warm or cool?
#7c8f95 reads as a cool color because its dusty cyan base is softened by strong gray undertones. This makes it more suitable for quiet layouts than warm, energetic color palettes. Its matte, ashy finish keeps the blue-green impression subdued and technical.
Is #7c8f95 readable on white or black?
#7c8f95 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.