#7D8CAC Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue leans heavily into gray, creating a matte appearance that feels professional and restrained. Because it maintains high readability against black text, the color works effectively as a supporting tone in corporate or technical interfaces. It provides a stable, unobtrusive background for data heavy layouts. The hex code for this muted, cool shade is #7d8cac.
Questions about #7d8cac
What is #7d8cac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d8cac is rgb(125, 140, 172), in HSL hsl(221, 22%, 58%) and in CMYK 27%, 19%, 0%, 33%.
What design style suits #7d8cac best?
#7d8cac functions perfectly in professional, data-heavy environments because its muted saturation creates a calm, unobtrusive backdrop. It works well when paired with charcoal text for high readability or soft whites to maintain a clean, modern, and trustworthy aesthetic.
Does #7d8cac read as warm or cool?
#7d8cac is a distinctly cool-toned blue, though its heavy gray influence prevents it from feeling vibrant or icy. This grounded, matte quality makes it a reliable neutral that anchors other brighter elements without competing for visual attention.
Is #7d8cac readable on white or black?
#7d8cac has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.