#79B0D5 Hex Color
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#79b0d5 is a muted, desaturated blue with a distinct ashy undertone. This pastel shade reads clean and airy, making it a functional choice for modern UI backgrounds where white feels too stark. Pair it with dark slate grays to emphasize its cool temperature. The hex code for this color is #79b0d5, which provides enough contrast to keep small black text highly readable.
Questions about #79b0d5
What is #79b0d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79b0d5 is rgb(121, 176, 213), in HSL hsl(204, 52%, 65%) and in CMYK 43%, 17%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #79b0d5?
This muted blue works exceptionally well when anchored by deep neutral tones like charcoal or dark slate, which ground its airy quality. For a softer, more monochromatic palette, try incorporating lighter sky grays or crisp whites to emphasize its clean, modern aesthetic.
Is #79b0d5 readable on white or black?
#79b0d5 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.98:1 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.