#7FAAA4 Hex Color

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#7faaa4 is a dusty pastel teal with a gray-green undertone. Its low saturation keeps the mood soft and settled, which suits wellness branding, baby products, and spring palettes. It holds up well as a background, and black text passes contrast on it at 8.2:1. Pair it with terracotta or charcoal for a richer mix.

Questions about #7faaa4

What is #7faaa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7faaa4 is rgb(127, 170, 164), in HSL hsl(172, 20%, 58%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 4%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #7faaa4?
#7faaa4 flatters warm, earthy partners like terracotta and charcoal, which bring out its gray undertone. Cream works for a softer palette. Avoid placing it next to bright whites or saturated blues, where it can look washed out.
Is #7faaa4 readable on white or black?
#7faaa4 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 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.