#7CA4A4 Hex Color
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#7ca4a4 is a muted, ashy cyan with gray undertones and low saturation, giving designs a refreshing yet grounded feel. Its associations with trust, freedom, and clarity fit technology, aerospace, communication, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm coral. Black text reaches about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #7ca4a4.
Questions about #7ca4a4
What is #7ca4a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7ca4a4 is rgb(124, 164, 164), in HSL hsl(180, 18%, 56%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #7ca4a4?
#7ca4a4 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and warm coral or terracotta for energy, while soft neutrals keep its muted cyan character calm and readable in interfaces and brand palettes.
Is #7ca4a4 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#7ca4a4 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray undertones and low saturation; it suggests clarity, trust, and calm without feeling as stark or bright as a vivid turquoise.
Is #7ca4a4 readable on white or black?
#7ca4a4 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.