#7E9CA8 Hex Color
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#7e9ca8 is a dusty cyan with ashy gray undertones and very low saturation, giving it a restrained, airy feel. Its muted lightness suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without the brightness of vivid blue. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces. Black text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #7e9ca8
What is #7e9ca8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e9ca8 is rgb(126, 156, 168), in HSL hsl(197, 19%, 58%) and in CMYK 25%, 7%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #7e9ca8?
#7e9ca8 pairs well with charcoal, warm ivory, muted terracotta, and dark navy, which balance its gray-cyan undertone while giving interfaces, editorial layouts, and product branding enough contrast and warmth. Use terracotta sparingly for emphasis and navy for stronger hierarchy.
Is #7e9ca8 suitable for body text?
Yes, #7e9ca8 supports black body text at about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for normal text when the color is used behind the copy. White text has weaker contrast here, so reserve it for larger type or decorative labels.
Is #7e9ca8 readable on white or black?
#7e9ca8 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.