#7994B4 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated blue feels steady and reserved. Because of its muted chroma, #7994b4 excels as a functional UI background in finance or government branding, where readability matters most. It pairs well with crisp charcoal text, as black offers the best contrast for accessibility. Avoid using it as a primary accent color, as its heavy gray undertones can wash out against lighter shades.
Questions about #7994b4
What is #7994b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7994b4 is rgb(121, 148, 180), in HSL hsl(213, 28%, 59%) and in CMYK 33%, 18%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #7994b4 in a design layout?
#7994b4 works best as a background or secondary structural element rather than a primary call-to-action color. Its heavy gray undertones make it a stable choice for dashboard sidebars or professional web interfaces where visual hierarchy and readability are the top priorities.
Is #7994b4 readable on white or black?
#7994b4 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.