#7494CC Hex Color
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#7494cc is a muted, mid-light blue with a soft gray cast. That low saturation reads dependable rather than bold, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. Use it as a supporting tone or UI background rather than the star; next to plain white it can wash out. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 6.9:1, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #7494cc
What is #7494cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7494cc is rgb(116, 148, 204), in HSL hsl(218, 46%, 63%) and in CMYK 43%, 27%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #7494cc?
Warm earth tones flatter #7494cc better than more blue. Try terracotta or olive accents, with navy for text and anchors. The gray undertone keeps these pairings from clashing.
Is black or white text better on #7494cc?
Black text is the safer choice at roughly 6.9:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. White text drops to about 3:1, so reserve it for large headings only.
Is #7494cc readable on white or black?
#7494cc has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.85:1 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.