#7988D9 Hex Color
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The hex code #7988d9 is a cool, softened indigo with moderate lightness and restrained saturation. Its blue-violet undertone supports spiritual, reflective, and creative themes without feeling overly intense. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI accent, pairing well with charcoal and warm burgundy. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #7988d9
What is #7988d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7988d9 is rgb(121, 136, 217), in HSL hsl(231, 56%, 66%) and in CMYK 44%, 37%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7988d9?
The strongest pairings for #7988d9 use charcoal for crisp text, warm burgundy for richer contrast, and soft cream to reduce its coolness in editorial, luxury, or spiritual palettes while keeping the overall scheme grounded.
What mood does #7988d9 create in design?
Its softened saturation and cool blue-violet cast give #7988d9 a reflective, orderly mood that suits meditation tools, creative services, denim-inspired visuals, and night-sky interfaces without the weight of a dark navy.
Is #7988d9 readable on white or black?
#7988d9 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.