#7088E0 Hex Color
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Soft and slightly dusty, this indigo sits lighter than most blues in its family. The hex code #7088e0 works best as a supporting tone, since stretched across large surfaces it can turn muddy. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. Pair it with warm terracotta or a soft gray to keep things grounded.
Questions about #7088e0
What is #7088e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7088e0 is rgb(112, 136, 224), in HSL hsl(227, 64%, 66%) and in CMYK 50%, 39%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #7088e0?
Warm terracotta, deep plum, and soft cream all flatter #7088e0. Its muted, slightly violet undertone keeps those pairings from feeling corporate or cold.
Is #7088e0 readable on white or black?
#7088e0 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 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.