#7997BA Hex Color
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Dusty, ashy blue with a gray cast, #7997ba reads dependable instead of flashy. Its low saturation keeps things calm and even-keeled, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and nautical palettes. Black text passes AA contrast on this hex code, so it holds up as a supporting background. Pair it with rust or terracotta so it never turns flat.
Questions about #7997ba
What is #7997ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7997ba is rgb(121, 151, 186), in HSL hsl(212, 32%, 60%) and in CMYK 35%, 19%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7997ba?
Warm accents like terracotta, rust, or muted gold keep #7997ba from reading flat and gray. For tighter palettes, lean on navy and off-white for depth without adding new hues.
Is #7997ba readable on white or black?
#7997ba has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.