#7C9AA9 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty blue with low saturation, #7c9aa9 has a steady, controlled feel suited to security, finance, healthcare, and government branding. Its gray undertones suggest reliability and honesty in interfaces and nautical-inspired palettes. Black text remains highly readable at about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio. Use the hex code #7c9aa9 as a supporting tone beside navy, charcoal, or muted brass.
Questions about #7c9aa9
What is #7c9aa9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c9aa9 is rgb(124, 154, 169), in HSL hsl(200, 21%, 57%) and in CMYK 27%, 9%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #7c9aa9 read as a warm or cool color?
#7c9aa9 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue component exceeds its red and green values, while gray saturation softens the effect. It feels steady and reserved rather than bright, making it useful for trust-focused or calming visual systems.
What colors pair well with #7c9aa9?
Is #7c9aa9 readable on white or black?
#7c9aa9 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.