#7A94AE Hex Color
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Not a vivid sky blue, dusty blue leans gray and keeps things level. The hex code #7a94ae suits finance dashboards, healthcare portals, and nautical palettes where trust matters more than flair. Its low saturation can read muddy next to pure white, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than the star. Black text passes AA on it at 6.7:1.
Questions about #7a94ae
What is #7a94ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a94ae is rgb(122, 148, 174), in HSL hsl(210, 24%, 58%) and in CMYK 30%, 15%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #7a94ae?
Black text is the clear winner on #7a94ae, hitting about 6.7:1 contrast and clearing WCAG AA for body text. White text only reaches roughly 3.2:1, so save it for large headlines.
What colors pair well with #7a94ae?
Warm earth tones bring out its gray side, so try terracotta accents or a deep burgundy highlight. Cream softens it, while pure white makes it look washed out.
Is #7a94ae readable on white or black?
#7a94ae has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.