#7080A1 Hex Color
Muted slate blue with an ashy edge
A stormy slate blue with an ashy, dusty cast, #7080a1 is blue with most of its saturation stripped away. Its muted mid-tone weight reads dependable and understated, a fit for finance dashboards, healthcare UIs, and government branding. The hex code works best as a supporting tone, since large fields can turn muddy. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #7080a1
What is #7080a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7080a1 is rgb(112, 128, 161), in HSL hsl(220, 21%, 54%) and in CMYK 30%, 20%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #7080a1?
Warm earth tones like terracotta, rust, and cream lift #7080a1 and keep it from reading flat or muddy. Cool grays and navy also work, though the palette stays subdued.
Is #7080a1 readable on white or black?
#7080a1 has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.29:1 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.