#7A96AE Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue feels restrained and serious rather than bright. The hex code #7a96ae functions well as a supporting background tone for financial or medical interfaces, as it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Pair it with crisp whites or slate grays to avoid a muddy look. It works best in restrained, corporate layouts where reliability matters more than high energy.
Questions about #7a96ae
What is #7a96ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a96ae is rgb(122, 150, 174), in HSL hsl(208, 24%, 58%) and in CMYK 30%, 14%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair naturally with #7a96ae?
Pair #7a96ae with crisp neutrals like off-white or slate gray to maintain its clean, corporate aesthetic. Using it alongside warmer, muted tones can create a sophisticated balance, but avoid pairing it with bright, neon colors which disrupt its calm, serious demeanor.
Is #7a96ae readable on white or black?
#7a96ae has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 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.