#7F8A89 Hex Color

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This dusty, muted teal leans heavily into grey, making it a sophisticated neutral for modern interfaces. Because #7f8a89 is quite desaturated, it shines as a supporting background rather than a primary focal point. It pairs beautifully with warm copper or burnt orange accents. The hex code #7f8a89 provides enough contrast for black text, ensuring readability in accessible web design.

Questions about #7f8a89

What is #7f8a89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f8a89 is rgb(127, 138, 137), in HSL hsl(175, 4%, 52%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 1%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #7f8a89 in a design scheme?
#7f8a89 works exceptionally well with warm, earthy accents to offset its cool grey base. Try pairing it with burnt orange or copper for a high-contrast, modern look, or use soft ivory to keep the overall interface palette clean and approachable.
Is #7f8a89 readable on white or black?
#7f8a89 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.