#7C94AF Hex Color
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Not a bright or cheerful blue, #7c94af is a dusty, gray-leaning shade that reads steady instead of playful. That low saturation makes it a reliable supporting tone in finance, healthcare, and tech palettes. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 6.7:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. Try pairing it with terracotta or cream to keep the gray undertone from going flat.
Questions about #7c94af
What is #7c94af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c94af is rgb(124, 148, 175), in HSL hsl(212, 24%, 59%) and in CMYK 29%, 15%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on a #7c94af background?
Black text reads most clearly on #7c94af, with about 6.7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body copy. White text falls short of that threshold, so keep light type large or verify it before use.
What colors pair well with #7c94af?
Warm, earthy accents flatter #7c94af better than cool ones: terracotta, cream, and soft tan keep its gray undertone from turning flat. Use it as a supporting tone beside a near-white base and a dark anchor.
Is #7c94af readable on white or black?
#7c94af has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.