#7F9193 Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, #7f9193 is a desaturated cyan that leans heavily into grey. Its matte, muted character makes it an excellent supporting neutral for technical interfaces or industrial branding where white feels too stark. Because it offers strong contrast for black typography, this shade works well as a background for clean, readable layouts. Pair it with crisp charcoal or warm slate to keep the palette balanced.
Questions about #7f9193
What is #7f9193 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f9193 is rgb(127, 145, 147), in HSL hsl(186, 8%, 54%) and in CMYK 14%, 1%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f9193?
#7f9193 works best with high-contrast neutrals to maintain a professional balance. Pairing it with charcoal or deep slate creates a sophisticated, grounded look, while introducing a soft warm cream can help counteract the clinical, industrial feel of the grey-cyan base.
Is #7f9193 readable on white or black?
#7f9193 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.