#7D91A0 Hex Color
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Reach for this muted blue-gray when a design needs a steady supporting tone that won’t fight its content. The hex code #7d91a0 sits close to gray, and its low saturation gives it a dusty, matte feel. Black text reads clearly on top, clearing WCAG AA at about 6.4:1, which makes it a dependable background for dense layouts. Warm accents like terracotta or cream keep it from turning flat.
Questions about #7d91a0
What is #7d91a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d91a0 is rgb(125, 145, 160), in HSL hsl(206, 16%, 56%) and in CMYK 22%, 9%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #7d91a0?
Warm accents like terracotta, cream, or soft coral keep this ashy blue from reading flat, while deep navy or charcoal ground it. Avoid pale grays nearby, since they wash out its muted character.
Is #7d91a0 readable on white or black?
#7d91a0 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.