#7494A8 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue has a matte, ashy finish that feels controlled and reliable. It serves best as a professional UI background for finance or healthcare interfaces. Black text remains legible against this tone, maintaining strong contrast for body copy. Avoid using it for small, high-energy accents. The hex code for this muted shade is #7494a8.
Questions about #7494a8
What is #7494a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7494a8 is rgb(116, 148, 168), in HSL hsl(203, 23%, 56%) and in CMYK 31%, 12%, 0%, 34%.
Does #7494a8 work well for body text?
While #7494a8 offers a stable, muted aesthetic, it is generally too light for standard body text. It is best used as a background color where you can layer high-contrast black or very dark text to ensure readability standards are met.
What colors pair well with the #7494a8 shade?
Because of its ashy and unsaturated nature, #7494a8 pairs effectively with neutral tones like charcoal for strong professional contrast. To add warmth, consider accents in soft terracotta or muted gold, which balance the inherent coolness of this dusty blue.
Is #7494a8 readable on white or black?
#7494a8 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.