#7E9D99 Hex Color
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#7e9d99 is a muted teal with gray, ashy undertones and medium-light value. Its low saturation creates a composed, refreshing feel suited to healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm clay, since it can look washed out against white. The hex code #7e9d99 supports readable black body text.
Questions about #7e9d99
What is #7e9d99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e9d99 is rgb(126, 157, 153), in HSL hsl(172, 14%, 55%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 3%, 38%.
Does #7e9d99 read as a warm or cool color?
#7e9d99 reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue and gray, ashy undertones soften warmth. Its low saturation keeps it composed rather than icy, making it suitable for calm healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces.
What colors pair well with #7e9d99?
For a balanced palette, pair #7e9d99 with deep navy for contrast or warm terracotta for a softer accent. These combinations bring depth and warmth to its subdued teal base.
Is #7e9d99 readable on white or black?
#7e9d99 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 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.