#7F828A Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This dusty, ashy blue carries a desaturated, professional weight that feels grounded and secure. Because it lacks high chroma, #7f828a works best as a supporting neutral or a soft background rather than an accent. It pairs well with crisp charcoal or muted terracotta for a balanced, modern palette. With high contrast against black text, the hex code #7f828a remains legible for accessible body copy.
Questions about #7f828a
What is #7f828a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f828a is rgb(127, 130, 138), in HSL hsl(224, 4%, 52%) and in CMYK 8%, 6%, 0%, 46%.
Does #7f828a work well as a primary text color?
Yes, #7f828a offers a sophisticated alternative to pure black for body copy, providing enough contrast against light backgrounds to remain highly readable while softening the visual impact for the reader.
What color palettes pair best with #7f828a?
Because of its muted, ashy quality, #7f828a shines when paired with charcoal for high-contrast structure or terracotta for a balanced, earthy warmth that feels contemporary and balanced.
Is #7f828a readable on white or black?
#7f828a has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.