#7599BE Hex Color
Dusty blue with quiet confidence
#7599be is a muted, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or off-white; black text remains highly readable, with about 7.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #7599be.
Questions about #7599be
What is #7599be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7599be is rgb(117, 153, 190), in HSL hsl(210, 36%, 60%) and in CMYK 38%, 19%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #7599be?
Pair #7599be with off-white for a calm, understated layout, or use charcoal for stronger definition; terracotta accents can add warmth and contrast without overwhelming its cool gray undertone.
Does #7599be feel warm or cool?
#7599be reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones, creating a restrained, dependable mood instead of a vivid or energetic feel for most designs. It fits calm interfaces and controlled visual systems.
Is #7599be readable on white or black?
#7599be has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.