#7E888F Hex Color
A steady blue on the edge of gray
Reach for #7e888f when a design needs a steady, no-nonsense base. This dusty blue sits right on the edge of gray, with just enough pigment to read blue instead of flat. Its low saturation gives it a grounded, dependable feel that suits finance and security branding. Black text passes on it at about 5.8:1 contrast, and it works best as a supporting tone, since it can look washed out next to plain white.
Questions about #7e888f
What is #7e888f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e888f is rgb(126, 136, 143), in HSL hsl(205, 7%, 53%) and in CMYK 12%, 5%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e888f?
Warm earth tones give #7e888f the most life. Try it with terracotta or a soft cream for contrast, or pair it with navy for a cooler, more corporate palette.
Is #7e888f readable on white or black?
#7e888f has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.