#7F8A8F Hex Color
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#7f8a8f is a muted cyan-blue with ashy gray undertones and a dusty, weathered finish. Its medium-dark value suggests trust, wisdom, and clear thinking without feeling cold, making it useful for technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with black text, which achieves about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #7f8a8f.
Questions about #7f8a8f
What is #7f8a8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f8a8f is rgb(127, 138, 143), in HSL hsl(199, 7%, 53%) and in CMYK 11%, 3%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #7f8a8f?
#7f8a8f pairs well with off-white, black, charcoal, and muted blue-green accents, while warm terracotta or ochre adds contrast without overpowering its dusty finish in product interfaces, dashboards, layouts, and editorial palettes.
Does #7f8a8f read as warm or cool?
#7f8a8f reads as a cool, muted cyan-blue because its blue-green hue is softened by gray, giving it a composed, weathered feel rather than a bright or icy appearance on screen.
Is #7f8a8f readable on white or black?
#7f8a8f has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.