#7989D0 Hex Color

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#7989d0 is a muted, cool indigo with a dusty quality. It works well as a supporting tone in structured web layouts. Because it passes WCAG AA contrast standards with black text, it remains readable for body copy. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or warm tans to ground the ethereal vibe. The hex code for this indigo is #7989d0.

Questions about #7989d0

What is #7989d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7989d0 is rgb(121, 137, 208), in HSL hsl(229, 48%, 65%) and in CMYK 42%, 34%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #7989d0 in design?
Use #7989d0 alongside deep charcoal or warm tan to balance its cool, dusty quality. These neutral pairings anchor the color effectively, making it suitable for professional interfaces where you need to maintain a calm, structured visual hierarchy.
Is #7989d0 readable on white or black?
#7989d0 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.