#7F8A8D Hex Color
A sophisticated neutral with cool cyan undertones
This muted blue-grey acts as a sophisticated neutral, offering a dusty appearance with clear cyan undertones. Because #7f8a8d provides strong contrast against white, it works well for UI body text and readable interface components. Pair it with crisp charcoal or warm off-whites to ground its desaturated character. The hex code for this shade is #7f8a8d, a balanced choice for professional technology and productivity applications.
Questions about #7f8a8d
What is #7f8a8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f8a8d is rgb(127, 138, 141), in HSL hsl(193, 6%, 53%) and in CMYK 10%, 2%, 0%, 45%.
How do I use #7f8a8d effectively in UI design?
#7f8a8d functions best as a body text color or a secondary interface element because it maintains high contrast against white backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal for successful hierarchy or use it to soften dense informational charts.
Does #7f8a8d read as a warm or cool color?
#7f8a8d reads as a cool color due to its distinct cyan undertones which give it that classic steel-like appearance. It avoids feeling overly sterile by maintaining a dusty, desaturated quality that feels balanced and grounded in professional layouts.
Is #7f8a8d readable on white or black?
#7f8a8d has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.