#7596B8 Hex Color
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Cotton Cardigan is a muted, dusty blue with significant gray undertones. This cool shade feels steady and secure, making it a natural choice for corporate or professional interfaces. Because the hex code #7596b8 has enough contrast to support black text, it works well as a background for clean, readable copy. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays and soft, warm whites for a balanced UI palette.
Questions about Cotton Cardigan
What is the hex code for Cotton Cardigan?
Cotton Cardigan is #7596b8. In RGB that is rgb(117, 150, 184), in HSL hsl(210, 32%, 59%) and in CMYK 36%, 18%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair best with Cotton Cardigan #7596b8?
This shade works best when balanced against neutral foundations to maintain its professional character. It pairs effectively with charcoal for high-contrast text or soft, warm whites to keep the interface feeling open and airy rather than overly cold.
Is #7596b8 a warm or cool blue?
Cotton Cardigan is a distinctly cool blue because of its strong gray undertones. This temperature makes it reliable and steady, helping it fade into the background of a UI design without competing for attention against more vibrant interactive elements.
Is Cotton Cardigan readable on white or black?
Cotton Cardigan has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.