#7497C2 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a cool and professional aesthetic. The hex code #7497c2 provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for UI components and background sections in finance or tech layouts. Pair it with soft, warm grays to avoid a sterile look. Because of its muted character, it works best as a secondary accent rather than a dominant page color.
Questions about #7497c2
What is #7497c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7497c2 is rgb(116, 151, 194), in HSL hsl(213, 39%, 61%) and in CMYK 40%, 22%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #7497c2 in a design?
This dusty blue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like soft taupe or warm beige to counteract its inherently cool, professional temperature. Using crisp off-whites for text creates necessary readability, while darker slate gray accents can ground the palette effectively.
Is #7497c2 readable on white or black?
#7497c2 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.