#7D898F Hex Color
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#7d898f is a muted, ashy blue with gray undertones and medium lightness. Its dusty finish feels dependable and controlled, making it suitable for security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with navy or warm white; black text remains readable, while large areas can feel heavy beside stark white.
Questions about #7d898f
What is #7d898f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d898f is rgb(125, 137, 143), in HSL hsl(200, 7%, 53%) and in CMYK 13%, 4%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #7d898f?
Navy, warm white, charcoal, and muted blue-green accents pair well with #7d898f, balancing its cool gray undertones while keeping the palette restrained; use navy for depth, warm white for softness, or muted blue-green for gentle contrast.
Does #7d898f read as warm or cool?
#7d898f reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray base tempers the blue without adding yellow or red warmth, giving it a controlled, dependable feel in visual layouts and interfaces. It can feel heavier beside stark white than beside warm neutrals.
Is #7d898f readable on white or black?
#7d898f has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.