#7685B6 Hex Color
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This muted indigo offers a dusty, ashy character that favors professional restraint. Since #7685b6 provides solid readability against black text, it works as a stable base for dense UI layouts. Pair this color with warm grays or soft creams to offset its inherent coolness. The hex code for this unsaturated blue is #7685b6, which serves well in finance or technology interfaces where reliability is key.
Questions about #7685b6
What is #7685b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7685b6 is rgb(118, 133, 182), in HSL hsl(226, 30%, 59%) and in CMYK 35%, 27%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #7685b6?
This muted indigo pairs beautifully with warm grays or soft creams, which effectively balance its inherent cool temperature. For a modern, balanced palette, consider using it alongside a deep charcoal to maintain high contrast and professional readability.
Is #7685b6 suitable for text in interface design?
Yes, #7685b6 offers solid readability against light backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. Its unsaturated quality helps reduce eye strain in dense layouts compared to more vibrant blues, ensuring content remains accessible and easy to scan.
Is #7685b6 readable on white or black?
#7685b6 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.