#7797AD Hex Color
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#7797ad is a muted, ashy blue with dusty gray undertones and medium lightness. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a reliable, controlled feel, making it useful for finance, healthcare, security, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color with charcoal or warm white; black text achieves about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #7797ad.
Questions about #7797ad
What is #7797ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7797ad is rgb(119, 151, 173), in HSL hsl(204, 25%, 57%) and in CMYK 31%, 13%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #7797ad?
#7797ad pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and muted terracotta, because these choices add contrast while preserving its dusty, controlled character across interfaces, brand palettes, and editorial layouts without feeling harsh or overly bright.
Does #7797ad look warm or cool?
#7797ad reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue hue is softened by gray undertones rather than warmed by yellow or red, giving interfaces a calm, dependable appearance on screen.
Is #7797ad readable on white or black?
#7797ad 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.