#007AA8 Hex Color
Muted ocean blue with a steady hand
Close to the blue of a deep swimming pool, this muted ocean blue carries a slight teal undertone. Its hex code is #007aa8. The low saturation reads steady and dependable, which is why it turns up in finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a dominant base, where white text passes WCAG AA at roughly 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #007aa8
What is #007aa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #007aa8 is rgb(0, 122, 168), in HSL hsl(196, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 27%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #007aa8?
Warm accents like terracotta or mustard yellow create useful tension against its cool teal lean, while charcoal and warm off-whites keep it corporate and controlled. Pale grays tend to wash it out.
Is #007aa8 readable on white or black?
#007aa8 has a 4.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.