#7F9EAA Hex Color
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Not a vivid cyan at all, sky blue #7f9eaa is dusty and ashy, with a gray undertone that mutes the hue. That low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone or UI background rather than a statement color. It flatters rust and terracotta accents, and black text on the hex code #7f9eaa reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #7f9eaa
What is #7f9eaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f9eaa is rgb(127, 158, 170), in HSL hsl(197, 20%, 58%) and in CMYK 25%, 7%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f9eaa?
Warm earth tones work best: terracotta, rust, and clay balance its cool gray undertone. For a tighter palette, anchor it with deep navy or charcoal and keep brighter cyans out of the mix.
Does #7f9eaa read warm or cool?
It leans cool, since cyan sits at its core, but the heavy gray keeps it from feeling crisp or icy. Most people read it as weathered and soft rather than fresh.
Is #7f9eaa readable on white or black?
#7f9eaa has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.