#7DB9B9 Hex Color

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This dusty, muted cyan sits on the cooler side of the spectrum with a distinctly ashy finish. Because of its low saturation, #7db9b9 works best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant color. Pair it with dark charcoal or near-black text to ensure maximum readability and impact. The hex code #7db9b9 brings a soft, modern feel to clean UI layouts and tech-focused designs.

Questions about #7db9b9

What is #7db9b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7db9b9 is rgb(125, 185, 185), in HSL hsl(180, 30%, 61%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #7db9b9 in a UI design?
Pair #7db9b9 with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, readable text layouts. Because this cyan is quite muted and ashy, it also balances well against soft cream or warm off-white backgrounds to create a subtle, sophisticated aesthetic.
Is #7db9b9 considered a warm or cool color?
#7db9b9 is definitively a cool color, sitting squarely on the cyan side of the spectrum. The presence of a strong ashy, grey-toned cast reinforces its chilled, calming presence, making it ideal for professional or wellness-oriented digital interfaces.
Is #7db9b9 readable on white or black?
#7db9b9 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.