#7A85A1 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits in the mid-tones with a distinctly ashy character. Because of its low saturation, #7a85a1 works best as a supporting background color rather than a primary focal point. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to ground its washed-out appearance. The hex code for this reliable shade is #7a85a1, which supports legible black text for clean, professional user interfaces.
Questions about #7a85a1
What is #7a85a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a85a1 is rgb(122, 133, 161), in HSL hsl(223, 17%, 55%) and in CMYK 24%, 17%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #7a85a1 for professional design?
Pair #7a85a1 with charcoal or deep slate for a grounded, professional contrast that maintains readability. If you need to add warmth, this muted blue balances surprisingly well against soft cream or warm terracotta accents.
Is #7a85a1 readable on white or black?
#7a85a1 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.