#799CCF Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, this soft blue leans gray at the edges. The hex code #799ccf reads steady rather than bold, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces where trust matters more than flash. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, since black type reaches about 7.5:1 contrast on it. Pair it with terracotta to keep it from feeling too corporate.
Questions about #799ccf
What is #799ccf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #799ccf is rgb(121, 156, 207), in HSL hsl(216, 47%, 64%) and in CMYK 42%, 25%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #799ccf?
Warm accents flatter it best: terracotta, burnt sienna, or muted mustard keep #799ccf from feeling corporate. For a calmer palette, pair it with charcoal or cream neutrals.
Is #799ccf readable on white or black?
#799ccf has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.46:1 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.