#7D8694 Hex Color
A professional dusty blue with grey depth
#7d8694 is a muted, dusty blue that leans heavily into grey. This desaturated tone works well for professional corporate UI, finance platforms, or tech interfaces where understated reliability matters. It provides a stable background for black text, offering sufficient contrast for readability. Because of its matte finish, the hex code #7d8694 functions best as a supporting element rather than a bright accent.
Questions about #7d8694
What is #7d8694 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d8694 is rgb(125, 134, 148), in HSL hsl(217, 10%, 54%) and in CMYK 16%, 9%, 0%, 42%.
Where should I use #7d8694 in a user interface?
#7d8694 works effectively as a neutral background or a supporting element rather than a primary call-to-action button. Its matte, desaturated finish creates a sense of professional stability, making it ideal for finance platforms, data-heavy dashboards, or corporate tech branding.
What colors pair well with #7d8694?
Is #7d8694 readable on white or black?
#7d8694 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.