#7488A1 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7488a1 is a medium-light blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte character supports dependable, understated branding for finance, healthcare, government, and technology. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or charcoal rather than a dominant background. Black text remains readable at about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #7488a1.
Questions about #7488a1
What is #7488a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7488a1 is rgb(116, 136, 161), in HSL hsl(213, 19%, 54%) and in CMYK 28%, 16%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #7488a1?
#7488a1 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and muted warm accents because its cool, low-saturation blue-gray character benefits from contrast without losing its restrained feel, especially in interfaces and professional layouts. Use it as a supporting color rather than a large, dominant background.
Does #7488a1 read as warm or cool?
#7488a1 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue channel is stronger than its red channel, while its muted saturation softens the hue and keeps the result calm rather than bright or energetic. It suits reserved, dependable visual systems.
Is #7488a1 readable on white or black?
#7488a1 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.