#7A96A8 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue with a dusty gray cast, #7a96a8 feels controlled and dependable rather than vivid. Its restrained saturation suits security, finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside ink navy or warm white. The hex code #7a96a8 supports black text at about 6.8:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #7a96a8
What is #7a96a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a96a8 is rgb(122, 150, 168), in HSL hsl(203, 21%, 57%) and in CMYK 27%, 11%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #7a96a8?
#7a96a8 pairs well with navy, warm white, charcoal, and muted blue-gray accents, creating a restrained palette with clear contrast and a dependable feel. Use navy for depth, warm white for softness, and charcoal for grounded text.
Is #7a96a8 a warm or cool color?
#7a96a8 reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray cast suppress warmth. Its low saturation keeps it calm rather than icy, making it suitable for professional interfaces, healthcare layouts, and subdued background panels.
Is #7a96a8 readable on white or black?
#7a96a8 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.