#7E8094 Hex Color
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Think worn denim under an overcast sky. #7e8094 is an ashy indigo, so muted it reads almost grey, and its hex code places it firmly in supporting-tone territory. Use it as a background or secondary color in meditation, night-sky, and creative work. It comes alive next to warm terracotta or dusty rose, though it can look flat across very large areas.
Questions about #7e8094
What is #7e8094 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8094 is rgb(126, 128, 148), in HSL hsl(235, 9%, 54%) and in CMYK 15%, 14%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #7e8094?
Warm accents like terracotta, dusty rose, or mustard give #7e8094 life, since its low saturation flattens against other cool tones. Cream and charcoal work for calmer, more neutral palettes.
Is #7e8094 readable on white or black?
#7e8094 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.