#7E9890 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7e9890 is a gray-leaning teal with a calm, refreshing presence. Its low saturation supports clear, trustworthy branding for healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or deep navy; black text reads clearly over it. The hex code for this color is #7e9890.
Questions about #7e9890
What is #7e9890 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e9890 is rgb(126, 152, 144), in HSL hsl(162, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 5%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e9890?
Does #7e9890 feel warm or cool?
The #7e9890 hex color reads cool because its hue leans teal and its gray component softens the saturation, creating a restrained, refreshing mood rather than a vivid tropical one in most palettes. That balance makes it useful for calm interfaces and backgrounds that need color without visual noise.
Is #7e9890 readable on white or black?
#7e9890 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.