#7E8EA5 Hex Color
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Dusty, ashy, and barely saturated, this blue carries a gray undertone that keeps it matte and understated. The hex code #7e8ea5 works best as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, or government interfaces, where a steady, unshowy color matters. Black text reads at about 6.3:1 contrast against it, so WCAG AA body copy stays accessible. It pairs well with warm terracotta or deep plum; pure white can wash it out.
Questions about #7e8ea5
What is #7e8ea5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8ea5 is rgb(126, 142, 165), in HSL hsl(215, 18%, 57%) and in CMYK 24%, 14%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e8ea5?
Warm terracotta, deep plum, and burgundy all flatter #7e8ea5 because their warmth offsets its gray cast. For text, black reads clearly at about 6.3:1 contrast, which meets WCAG AA for body copy.
Does #7e8ea5 read as a cool or warm color?
It reads cool, since blue dominates the hue, but heavy gray content softens the chill. The result feels more dusty and neutral than icy, closer to weathered steel than a clear sky.
Is #7e8ea5 readable on white or black?
#7e8ea5 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.