#7C949C Hex Color
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A muted blue-grey, #7c949c feels grounded and professional because of its heavy desaturation. This dusty tone works well as a supporting UI color, providing a neutral backdrop that avoids the sterility of plain grey. It pairs effectively with dark charcoal accents. Because the hex code #7c949c maintains high contrast with black text, designers can use it safely for small interface elements or dense body copy.
Questions about #7c949c
What is #7c949c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c949c is rgb(124, 148, 156), in HSL hsl(195, 14%, 55%) and in CMYK 21%, 5%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #7c949c for a professional palette?
#7c949c functions best when grounded by darker, high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep navy. Because it is a muted blue-grey, it also balances surprisingly well with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft creams to prevent the design from feeling too cold or clinical.
Is #7c949c readable on white or black?
#7c949c has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 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.