#7291E5 Hex Color
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A cool, unsaturated blue, #7291e5 brings a sense of reliability and steady control to professional digital layouts. It reads clearly against black text, making it a strong choice for UI elements or data-heavy finance dashboards. While it feels corporate, pair it with soft warm grays to avoid a sterile look. The hex code for this medium blue is #7291e5.
Questions about #7291e5
What is #7291e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7291e5 is rgb(114, 145, 229), in HSL hsl(224, 69%, 67%) and in CMYK 50%, 37%, 0%, 10%.
Does #7291e5 work well for body text?
The #7291e5 hex color is generally too light to meet WCAG contrast standards when used as primary text against a white background. It serves best as a UI element, header accent, or data visualization color rather than body copy.
What colors pair well with #7291e5?
This shade pairs effectively with warm gray or charcoal to ground its brightness and avoid a sterile, overly corporate appearance. Using a neutral foundation prevents the blue from feeling too harsh in digital dashboard designs or professional presentation slides.
Is #7291e5 readable on white or black?
#7291e5 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.