#7A9EC3 Hex Color
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Muted and midweight, #7a9ec3 is a dusty blue with gray undertones. Its low saturation reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone; next to white it can look washed out. The hex code #7a9ec3 holds black text at about 7.5:1 contrast, and a deep navy or terracotta pairing keeps it from feeling flat.
Questions about #7a9ec3
What is #7a9ec3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a9ec3 is rgb(122, 158, 195), in HSL hsl(210, 38%, 62%) and in CMYK 37%, 19%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #7a9ec3?
Deep navy gives #7a9ec3 more weight as a supporting tone, and warm terracotta offsets its cool gray cast. Because the color is muted, pair it with either darker blues or warmer accents rather than other pale tones, which make it look washed out.
Is #7a9ec3 readable on white or black?
#7a9ec3 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.