#7E8A91 Hex Color
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With its low saturation and mid-light value, #7e8a91 is a dusty blue-gray with ashy undertones. The hex code feels controlled and dependable, making it useful for security, finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text provides about 5.9:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #7e8a91
What is #7e8a91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8a91 is rgb(126, 138, 145), in HSL hsl(202, 8%, 53%) and in CMYK 13%, 5%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #7e8a91?
#7e8a91 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted sage, and warm off-white, giving its low-saturation blue-gray base contrast without making the palette feel harsh; use charcoal for text and off-white for spacious interface surfaces.
Does #7e8a91 read warm or cool?
#7e8a91 reads as a cool, restrained blue-gray because its blue bias is softened by gray, while its low saturation keeps the hue from feeling vivid, icy, or strongly nautical in most palettes. That balance supports trust and control, though it can look flatter beside stark white than warmer neutrals.
Is #7e8a91 readable on white or black?
#7e8a91 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.