#7796AB Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7796ab is a very unsaturated blue with a cool gray cast and medium-light value. This hex code gives interfaces a steady, reliable feel suited to security, finance, healthcare, and government design. Use it as a supporting tone beside dark navy or warm terracotta, since it can look washed out when paired with white. Black text has about 6.7:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #7796ab
What is #7796ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7796ab is rgb(119, 150, 171), in HSL hsl(204, 24%, 57%) and in CMYK 30%, 12%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7796ab?
The #7796ab hex color pairs well with dark navy for structure and terracotta for restrained warmth, while off-white can soften the palette. Keep terracotta to small accents so the muted blue remains the visual base.
Is #7796ab readable on white or black?
#7796ab has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.