#7F8B91 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7f8b91 is a medium blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm white rather than a dominant background. The hex code #7f8b91 provides about 6.0:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #7f8b91
What is #7f8b91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f8b91 is rgb(127, 139, 145), in HSL hsl(200, 8%, 53%) and in CMYK 12%, 4%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f8b91?
Does #7f8b91 look warm or cool?
#7f8b91 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue hue and low saturation outweigh any warmth suggested by its muted, ashy appearance, giving it a calm, restrained mood for professional interfaces and supporting backgrounds rather than bold focal accents.
Is #7f8b91 readable on white or black?
#7f8b91 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.