#197DA7 Hex Color
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#197da7 is a muted, mid-tone blue that leans slightly cooler without appearing icy. It provides a stable, professional base often used in finance and tech sectors. Because the hex code #197da7 offers a solid 4.6:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable with white text. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to ground its intensity in your UI design layouts.
Questions about #197da7
What is #197da7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #197da7 is rgb(25, 125, 167), in HSL hsl(198, 74%, 38%) and in CMYK 85%, 25%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #197da7?
Use #197da7 with soft cream or warm gray to ground its intensity and keep your UI layout feeling balanced. For a sharper, high-contrast look, pair it with crisp white text, which maintains excellent readability due to the color's solid 4.6:1 ratio.
Is #197da7 readable on white or black?
#197da7 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.