#7E8F8D Hex Color
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#7e8f8d is a dusty teal with heavy gray undertones, muted enough to read almost neutral. Its low saturation gives it a steady, trustworthy feel, which is why it turns up in healthcare and wellness interfaces. Black text on the hex code reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, so it passes AA behind body copy. Just know it can look washed out next to pure white.
Questions about #7e8f8d
What is #7e8f8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8f8d is rgb(126, 143, 141), in HSL hsl(173, 7%, 53%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 1%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #7e8f8d?
Warm terracotta and soft cream give #7e8f8d a welcome lift, while charcoal keeps designs grounded. Skip pale pastels, since they wash out its gray undertones.
Is #7e8f8d readable on white or black?
#7e8f8d has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.