#7297E4 Hex Color

Balanced cool blue for tech interfaces

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A cool, unsaturated blue, #7297e4 offers a steady professional appearance suitable for UI backgrounds and tech interfaces. Its muted chroma prevents it from feeling overwhelming, making it an excellent base color. While designers often research mixing gray to dull intense tones, this shade already provides a grounded, balanced feel. Black text creates a sharp, readable contrast against this hex code, ensuring accessibility in small type.

Questions about #7297e4

What is #7297e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7297e4 is rgb(114, 151, 228), in HSL hsl(221, 68%, 67%) and in CMYK 50%, 34%, 0%, 11%.
What types of color schemes work best with #7297e4?
Because #7297e4 is a muted, unsaturated blue, it acts as a neutral foundation that pairs exceptionally well with high-contrast accents. Try combining it with charcoal for text or a bright coral to create visual interest without overwhelming the interface.
Is #7297e4 readable on white or black?
#7297e4 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.