#7383A0 Hex Color
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#7383a0 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with distinct gray undertones that create a matte, muted finish. This shade feels stable and professional, making it a solid choice for backgrounds in finance or technology interfaces. Since it provides sufficient contrast for readability, it works well as a base color alongside crisp black text. The hex code for this desaturated blue is #7383a0.
Questions about #7383a0
What is #7383a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7383a0 is rgb(115, 131, 160), in HSL hsl(219, 19%, 54%) and in CMYK 28%, 18%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #7383a0 for a balanced palette?
#7383a0 works beautifully alongside charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain its professional, muted aesthetic. Because it is desaturated, it also functions well as a neutral base color that allows brighter accent colors like muted orange or soft yellow to pop without visual conflict.
Does #7383a0 have cool or warm undertones?
#7383a0 is decidedly cool, leaning heavily into steel and slate tones rather than warm sky blues. Its gray base makes it feel more industrial and grounded, which prevents it from feeling too vibrant or energetic in professional design applications.
Is #7383a0 readable on white or black?
#7383a0 has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.