#7493A1 Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries a muted quality that feels both calm and understated. With a matte finish, #7493a1 works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant primary color. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs where readability matters. Pair it with soft, warm greys to keep your palette from looking too clinical.

Questions about #7493a1

What is #7493a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7493a1 is rgb(116, 147, 161), in HSL hsl(199, 19%, 54%) and in CMYK 28%, 9%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7493a1?
#7493a1 works best alongside warm, neutral tones that balance its cool, dusty nature. Pair it with soft charcoal for high-readability text, or introduce a warm beige to prevent the overall design from feeling too clinical or sterile.
Is #7493a1 readable on white or black?
#7493a1 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 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.