#7395A8 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a heavy dose of gray, creating a stable and professional aesthetic. Because of its desaturated quality, #7395a8 works best as a supporting tone in corporate palettes rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or warm terracotta accents to cut the chill. It supports small, readable text effectively while maintaining a serious, reliable tone.
Questions about #7395a8
What is #7395a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7395a8 is rgb(115, 149, 168), in HSL hsl(202, 23%, 55%) and in CMYK 32%, 11%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with the muted tone of #7395a8?
This dusty blue thrives when grounded by dark neutrals like charcoal, which creates a sophisticated, professional contrast. Alternatively, introducing warm terracotta accents cuts through the inherent coolness of the shade, providing a balanced and approachable aesthetic for interface design.
Is #7395a8 suitable for main UI elements or body text?
Because of its significant gray content, #7395a8 acts best as a secondary or supporting color rather than a primary background element. It maintains excellent readability when used for medium-weight text, but ensure sufficient contrast ratios against white or light backgrounds.
Is #7395a8 readable on white or black?
#7395a8 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.59:1 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.