#7090B7 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty blue, #7090b7 reads as cool and professional without being harsh. Because it is highly desaturated, it works well as a grounding base for fintech or medical interfaces rather than a bright focal point. It pairs cleanly with stark whites or deep charcoal, providing excellent legibility for small text. Designers often use this hex code to create an understated, reliable aesthetic for UI backgrounds.
Questions about #7090b7
What is #7090b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7090b7 is rgb(112, 144, 183), in HSL hsl(213, 33%, 58%) and in CMYK 39%, 21%, 0%, 28%.
Where does #7090b7 work best in UI design?
This color excels as a grounding element for fintech or medical interfaces where reliability matters more than high vibrancy. Because it is highly desaturated, it maintains excellent legibility for small text when paired against charcoal or stark white backgrounds.
Does #7090b7 have warm or cool undertones?
It is a distinctly cool-toned blue, though its muted nature prevents it from feeling icy or aggressive. This balance makes it a versatile neutral that recedes visually, allowing primary call-to-action colors or important content to stand out more effectively.
Is #7090b7 readable on white or black?
#7090b7 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 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.