#7C97A3 Hex Color
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Reach for #7c97a3 when a layout needs a calm base without going cold. Sky blue here is dusty and ashy, its gray undertones pulling the cyan toward muted rather than bright. That makes it a strong 60% background for tech and productivity interfaces, especially with black text, which hits about 6.8:1 contrast and passes AA for small copy. Pair it with cream or terracotta to warm it up.
Questions about #7c97a3
What is #7c97a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c97a3 is rgb(124, 151, 163), in HSL hsl(198, 17%, 56%) and in CMYK 24%, 7%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #7c97a3?
Warm neutrals like cream and terracotta offset its cool gray undertones, while charcoal or deep navy push it moodier. Avoid pale pastels, which wash out next to it.
Is #7c97a3 readable on white or black?
#7c97a3 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.