#7C9C94 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted teal leans heavily into gray, creating a sophisticated and balanced neutral. Because #7c9c94 is so desaturated, it avoids the harshness of brighter tones, making it an excellent choice for large UI backgrounds or wellness branding. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or muted terracotta. Black text provides excellent readability against this hex code, meeting accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #7c9c94
What is #7c9c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c9c94 is rgb(124, 156, 148), in HSL hsl(165, 14%, 55%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 5%, 39%.
Which color combinations complement #7c9c94 best?
This muted teal pairs naturally with earth tones like terracotta or warm clay, which create a balanced contrast against the cool gray undertones of the green. For a more formal look, lean into darker neutral grays to maintain the sophisticated, desaturated aesthetic.
Is #7c9c94 readable on white or black?
#7c9c94 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.