#7290F9 Hex Color

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#7290f9 is a bright, strongly saturated blue with a cool periwinkle cast and clear violet undertones. Its energetic presence suits call-to-action buttons, interface accents, and technology or finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone against navy, charcoal, or warm cream rather than a full-page background. The hex code #7290f9 supports black text at about 7.1:1 contrast.

Questions about #7290f9

What is #7290f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7290f9 is rgb(114, 144, 249), in HSL hsl(227, 92%, 71%) and in CMYK 54%, 42%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #7290f9?
For balanced palettes, pair #7290f9 with navy or charcoal for depth, or warm cream for contrast; a muted yellow-orange complement can add energy without competing with the blue in small doses.
Does #7290f9 read as a warm or cool color?
#7290f9 reads as a cool blue because its periwinkle cast and violet undertones push it away from warm hues. Its high saturation keeps the color lively rather than icy, making it effective for modern interfaces and focused brand accents.
Is #7290f9 readable on white or black?
#7290f9 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.