#7E8A8A Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7e8a8a is a dusty cyan-gray with low saturation and a balanced, grounded feel. Its softened blue-green cast suggests trust, clarity, and refreshing focus without feeling bright. The hex code works well for communication, technology, productivity, and aerospace interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with black text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #7e8a8a
What is #7e8a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8a8a is rgb(126, 138, 138), in HSL hsl(180, 5%, 52%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #7e8a8a?
#7e8a8a pairs well with black, off-white, navy, and warm terracotta, which adds contrast without overpowering its dusty cyan-gray character. Use it as a supporting tone beside warmer accents or darker text.
Is #7e8a8a readable on white or black?
#7e8a8a has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.88:1 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.