#79A2E5 Hex Color
A calm blue with quiet clarity
Light and softly muted, #79a2e5 is a cool blue with a gentle gray cast. Its reliable, peaceful feel suits healthcare, finance, security, baby products, and spring themes. Use the hex code #79a2e5 as a supporting UI background with navy and warm white. Black text provides strong readability, reaching about an 8.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #79a2e5
What is #79a2e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79a2e5 is rgb(121, 162, 229), in HSL hsl(217, 68%, 69%) and in CMYK 47%, 29%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #79a2e5?
Pair #79a2e5 with navy for grounded contrast, warm white for a clean background, or a muted ochre accent for complementary warmth. These combinations preserve its calm character while adding separation for interfaces, posters, and brand palettes.
Does #79a2e5 read as warm or cool?
#79a2e5 reads as a cool color because its blue hue dominates, while its gentle gray cast lowers intensity. The result feels peaceful, reliable, and softly modern, making it a strong fit for healthcare, security, finance, and spring-themed designs.
Is #79a2e5 readable on white or black?
#79a2e5 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.11:1 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.