#7A89A5 Hex Color
Serious and reliable dusty blue tone
This dusty, desaturated blue offers a serious and reliable character suitable for corporate or technology branding. Because #7a89a5 has a significant amount of gray, it functions best as a neutral background rather than a focal point. It pairs well with crisp whites or deep charcoal, providing enough contrast to ensure black text remains readable and professional across user interfaces.
Questions about #7a89a5
What is #7a89a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a89a5 is rgb(122, 137, 165), in HSL hsl(219, 19%, 56%) and in CMYK 26%, 17%, 0%, 35%.
How should I use #7a89a5 in a professional interface?
#7a89a5 works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point because of its significant gray content. Use it to anchor your layout, ensuring you pair it with high-contrast elements like charcoal or crisp white for readable typography.
Does #7a89a5 feel warm or cool?
This shade sits firmly in the cool spectrum, though its muted, dusty quality prevents it from feeling cold or clinical. The gray undertones provide a stabilizing effect that makes it appear more grounded and sophisticated than a standard, saturated blue.
Is #7a89a5 readable on white or black?
#7a89a5 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.