#7E8491 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7e8491 is a medium blue-gray with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained tone suits dependable interfaces for finance, healthcare, government, and technology. Use the hex code as a supporting color with warm white or muted brass. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #7e8491
What is #7e8491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8491 is rgb(126, 132, 145), in HSL hsl(221, 8%, 53%) and in CMYK 13%, 9%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #7e8491?
Is #7e8491 readable on white or black?
#7e8491 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.