#7E959C Hex Color
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#7e959c is a muted, dusty cyan with significant grey undertones. It projects a professional, controlled atmosphere, making it a reliable choice for tech interfaces and corporate branding. Use it as a supporting tone to ground brighter palettes, as it can look washed out when paired with white. Black text remains highly legible against this hex code, ensuring your designs stay accessible.
Questions about #7e959c
What is #7e959c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e959c is rgb(126, 149, 156), in HSL hsl(194, 13%, 55%) and in CMYK 19%, 4%, 0%, 39%.
How should #7e959c be used in interface design?
Use #7e959c as a neutral ground for professional tech interfaces where you need color without distraction. It works best as a background tone or accent for UI elements, ensuring your primary text stays legible against the muted, grey-leaning surface.
What colors pair well with #7e959c?
This shade pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as the low contrast can make the color appear washed out or muddy on many digital screens.
Is #7e959c readable on white or black?
#7e959c has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.