#7C929A Hex Color
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Silent Tide is a muted, dusty grey-cyan with a distinct matte finish. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp black text for readability, as the 6.4:1 contrast ratio ensures accessibility. For designers working on technology interfaces, the hex code #7c929a offers an understated alternative to standard neutral greys.
About Silent Tide
Storm light on a harbor the morning after
What does silent tide mean?
Greyed blues like this one often bring to mind overcast water, wet stone, and cool weather. Muted and matte.
Where you see silent tide
- sea glass
- concrete in rain
- denim faded by salt water
- galvanized steel
- morning fog over water
- weathered cedar shingles
What it works for
Backdrops that need depth without weight, from calm interiors to weathered brand palettes and quiet interface surfaces.
What colors go with silent tide?
Eggshell #f0ead6The warm cream lifts the cool grey without competing with it.Terracotta #e2725bIts dry warmth cuts through the ashy coolness with tension.Sand Dollar #dccdbbDusty beige shares its matte finish and softens the chill.Frost #e1e4c5A near-white cool partner keeps the palette restrained and airy.Tobacco #684f3cMuddy brown sits at the same saturation, so nothing shouts.Celadon #ace1afFaint green echoes the cool cast while adding a living touch.
Questions about Silent Tide
What is the hex code for Silent Tide?
Silent Tide is #7c929a. In RGB that is rgb(124, 146, 154), in HSL hsl(196, 13%, 55%) and in CMYK 19%, 5%, 0%, 40%.
Is Silent Tide readable on white or black?
Silent Tide has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 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.