#7980D1 Hex Color
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This muted, cool indigo carries a cerebral tone that works well for structured, professional branding. Because of its desaturated character, #7980d1 avoids being overwhelming while maintaining a clean, orderly presence. Pair it with dark slate or charcoal to ground the color. The hex code for this shade is #7980d1. It supports black text effortlessly, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI components or readable body copy.
Questions about #7980d1
What is #7980d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7980d1 is rgb(121, 128, 209), in HSL hsl(235, 49%, 65%) and in CMYK 42%, 39%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #7980d1 in a UI design?
#7980d1 works best when grounded by neutral, dark tones to create a balanced interface. Try pairing it with charcoal or deep slate to maintain readability while letting the indigo provide a subtle, cerebral accent that is not too distracting.
Is #7980d1 readable on white or black?
#7980d1 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.