#7A92A9 Hex Color
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With its muted, ashy blue tone, #7a92a9 feels steady, understated, and slightly bleak rather than vivid. This dusty shade suits security, finance, healthcare, government, and nautical interfaces as a supporting color or calm UI background. The hex code #7a92a9 pairs well with charcoal and soft white, while black text achieves about 6.5:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #7a92a9
What is #7a92a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a92a9 is rgb(122, 146, 169), in HSL hsl(209, 21%, 57%) and in CMYK 28%, 14%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #7a92a9?
#7a92a9 pairs well with charcoal, soft white, navy, and restrained warm accents, giving designers a grounded base that can shift from crisp and professional to warmer and more inviting without losing its muted blue character. Use terracotta or ochre sparingly when the interface needs more warmth.
Does #7a92a9 read as a warm or cool color?
#7a92a9 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue component is higher than its red component, while its grayness reduces intensity and keeps the shade from feeling bright or icy. That restrained temperature suits calm, professional interfaces better than energetic or playful designs.
Is #7a92a9 readable on white or black?
#7a92a9 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.