#79AFC9 Hex Color
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#79afc9 is a light, dusty blue with cool undertones and very low saturation. Its ashy finish feels gentle, reliable, and calm without becoming stark. Use the hex code #79afc9 as a supporting tone for healthcare, finance, technology, or spring layouts. Black text reaches about 8.8:1 contrast, while white text can look washed out.
Questions about #79afc9
What is #79afc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79afc9 is rgb(121, 175, 201), in HSL hsl(200, 43%, 63%) and in CMYK 40%, 13%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #79afc9?
#79afc9 pairs well with charcoal for readable interfaces and with warm terracotta for contrast that keeps its cool, dusty base from feeling flat across large fields and small details alike. Use it as a supporting color rather than a full neutral background.
Is #79afc9 readable on white or black?
#79afc9 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.78:1 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.