#7E8FA1 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7e8fa1 is a medium-light blue with gray undertones and a matte, weathered finish. Its restrained saturation supports reliable, understated branding for finance, healthcare, technology, and government. Use it as a supporting tone against navy, charcoal, or warm white; black text achieves about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #7e8fa1.
Questions about #7e8fa1
What is #7e8fa1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8fa1 is rgb(126, 143, 161), in HSL hsl(211, 16%, 56%) and in CMYK 22%, 11%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #7e8fa1 read as a warm or cool color?
#7e8fa1 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue channel is higher than red and gray reduces saturation, creating a restrained, ashy appearance rather than a vivid or warm one.
What colors pair well with #7e8fa1?
#7e8fa1 pairs well with navy, charcoal, warm white, and muted blue-gray accents, which preserve its understated character while adding contrast and balance its cool gray undertone without overpowering its restrained saturation. Use navy for a deeper, more formal palette, or warm white to soften its cool, weathered look.
Is #7e8fa1 readable on white or black?
#7e8fa1 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.