#7D83A2 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty indigo feels restrained and grounded due to its very low saturation. As a cool, ashy tone, the hex code #7d83a2 works effectively as a subtle background color for UI design where standard grays feel too clinical. It provides enough contrast for black body text, making it a functional choice for structured, readable interfaces that avoid bright, energetic palettes.
Questions about #7d83a2
What is #7d83a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d83a2 is rgb(125, 131, 162), in HSL hsl(230, 17%, 56%) and in CMYK 23%, 19%, 0%, 36%.
How should I use #7d83a2 in user interface design?
#7d83a2 serves as an excellent, sophisticated background for data-heavy dashboards or complex interfaces where standard cool grays might feel too sterile. It provides enough visual weight to ground white elements while maintaining high readability for black text.
What colors pair well with #7d83a2?
This muted indigo pairs beautifully with high-contrast charcoal for text to maintain professionalism without harshness. For accent colors, it works well alongside muted ochre or soft sage greens, as these provide a natural, earthy balance to its cool, ashy character.
Is #7d83a2 readable on white or black?
#7d83a2 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.