#7090C1 Hex Color
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Dusty and unsaturated, this blue avoids the starkness of standard primary tones. It serves as a reliable background for financial and technology dashboards due to its muted character. The hex code #7090c1 maintains a 6.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, ensuring high legibility for body copy. Pair this shade with warm terracotta or sandy neutrals to keep the design from feeling too cold.
Questions about #7090c1
What is #7090c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7090c1 is rgb(112, 144, 193), in HSL hsl(216, 40%, 60%) and in CMYK 42%, 25%, 0%, 24%.
Why is #7090c1 effective for user interfaces?
This muted blue maintains a high 6.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, ensuring excellent readability for body copy and data-heavy dashboards. It avoids the harshness of primary blues while keeping a professional, grounded character in technical layouts.
What color palettes work best with #7090c1?
To prevent this blue from feeling too cold, pair #7090c1 with warm shades like terracotta or soft sandy neutrals. These contrasting temperatures create a balanced design that feels both modern and accessible to the user.
Is #7090c1 readable on white or black?
#7090c1 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.