#7E8CAC Hex Color
Dusty blue with quiet control
#7e8cac is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates an understated sense of control and reliability, fitting finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside off-white or charcoal rather than a dominant background. Black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #7e8cac.
Questions about #7e8cac
What is #7e8cac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8cac is rgb(126, 140, 172), in HSL hsl(222, 22%, 58%) and in CMYK 27%, 19%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #7e8cac?
#7e8cac pairs well with off-white and charcoal for clean contrast, while navy keeps the palette cool and terracotta adds controlled warmth without overpowering its muted blue-gray character in interface and branding work.
Does #7e8cac look warm or cool?
#7e8cac reads as a cool blue because its gray undertones reduce warmth and saturation, giving it a muted, dusty appearance rather than a vivid or icy one in most lighting conditions.
Is #7e8cac readable on white or black?
#7e8cac has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.