#7995DF Hex Color
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This muted periwinkle sits comfortably between cool blue and soft violet. With a 7.2:1 contrast ratio against black, it provides excellent readability for UI text. Because of its desaturated, approachable tone, #7995df works best as a secondary brand color or UI accent. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or off-white backgrounds to keep the interface feeling professional and secure rather than washed out.
Questions about #7995df
What is #7995df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7995df is rgb(121, 149, 223), in HSL hsl(224, 61%, 67%) and in CMYK 46%, 33%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Why is #7995df a strong choice for UI design systems?
#7995df offers a high contrast ratio against dark backgrounds, making it an ideal choice for accessible buttons or secondary action text. It maintains a professional, calming aesthetic while avoiding the harshness of pure primary blues, ensuring interfaces feel secure.
What colors pair well with the periwinkle tone of #7995df?
This color anchors well against charcoal or deep slate grays, which ground its soft, violet undertones. For a lighter contrast, pair it with off-white or cream tones to keep the visual hierarchy clean and prevent the interface from feeling too washed out.
Is #7995df readable on white or black?
#7995df has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.