#7DC5B5 Hex Color

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#7dc5b5 is a light, muted teal with gray-green undertones and a cool, ashy finish. Its softness suits wellness, healthcare, baby products, and spring-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm coral, rather than beside white, where it can look washed out. The hex code #7dc5b5 supports clear black body text at about 10.5:1 contrast.

Questions about #7dc5b5

What is #7dc5b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7dc5b5 is rgb(125, 197, 181), in HSL hsl(167, 38%, 63%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 8%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #7dc5b5 for design?
#7dc5b5 pairs well with navy for stronger contrast, coral for warm energy, and soft neutrals for a gentle palette; avoid white nearby because its light, muted value can appear washed out.
Does #7dc5b5 feel warm or cool?
#7dc5b5 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue base is softened by gray, creating a calm, ashy character; it suits wellness, healthcare, baby products, and spring branding when you want a gentle alternative to brighter turquoise.
Is #7dc5b5 readable on white or black?
#7dc5b5 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.52:1 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.