#7E988D Hex Color
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This muted, dusty teal carries a heavy grey undertone that strips away any bright intensity. It reads professional and balanced, making it an excellent choice for healthcare or tech interfaces where clarity matters. Because it provides strong contrast with black text, use #7e988d as a solid base or background color. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to avoid a washed-out appearance on screen.
Questions about #7e988d
What is #7e988d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e988d is rgb(126, 152, 141), in HSL hsl(155, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 7%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #7e988d for interface design?
Does #7e988d lean warm or cool in a design layout?
The #7e988d shade is distinctly cool, carrying a heavy grey undertone that pushes it toward a desaturated, professional aesthetic. Its coolness makes it an ideal candidate for professional environments where you want to project calm, clarity, and authority.
Is #7e988d readable on white or black?
#7e988d has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.