#75A1D8 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-tone blue, #75a1d8 feels professional and grounded without being overly corporate. It lacks high saturation, making it easy on the eyes for UI backgrounds or secondary branding elements. Because black text maintains strong contrast against this hue, it works well for readable dashboard interfaces. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep slates to avoid a jarring look. The hex code for this blue is #75a1d8.
Questions about #75a1d8
What is #75a1d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #75a1d8 is rgb(117, 161, 216), in HSL hsl(213, 56%, 65%) and in CMYK 46%, 25%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #75a1d8 work well for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #75a1d8 serves as an excellent background for text-heavy interfaces because its mid-tone saturation allows black text to remain highly legible. It provides a soft, professional alternative to harsh white backgrounds without sacrificing necessary design clarity for dashboard users.
What colors pair best with #75a1d8?
Is #75a1d8 readable on white or black?
#75a1d8 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.84:1 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.