#7E8896 Hex Color
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#7e8896 is a muted blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its restrained saturation suggests calm, control, and reliability, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces. Black text reads clearly on this color for body copy. The hex code is #7e8896.
Questions about #7e8896
What is #7e8896 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8896 is rgb(126, 136, 150), in HSL hsl(215, 10%, 54%) and in CMYK 16%, 9%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e8896?
The cool blue-gray of #7e8896 pairs well with charcoal, soft white, and muted warm accents such as terracotta. These combinations preserve its calm, practical character while adding enough warmth or contrast for interfaces, editorial layouts, and branding.
Does #7e8896 feel warm or cool?
The color reads cool rather than warm because its blue undertone and low saturation create a subdued, ashy appearance. It communicates calm, control, and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, civic, and technology interfaces that need a restrained visual tone.
Is #7e8896 readable on white or black?
#7e8896 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.