#7E8D90 Hex Color
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Ash blue sits in that muted zone between gray and cyan, light enough for backgrounds but low on saturation. The hex code #7e8d90 works best as a supporting tone, softening brighter hues like burnt orange or coral. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.1:1 contrast, so it can carry small body copy. Just keep it away from white surfaces, where it tends to wash out.
Questions about #7e8d90
What is #7e8d90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8d90 is rgb(126, 141, 144), in HSL hsl(190, 7%, 53%) and in CMYK 12%, 2%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #7e8d90?
Warm accents like burnt orange, terracotta, and deep coral bring out its cool cyan undertone. For a quieter palette, pair it with charcoal or warm off-whites instead of pure white.
Is #7e8d90 readable on white or black?
#7e8d90 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.