#7A9FC1 Hex Color
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An ashy, unsaturated blue with a distinct gray undertone, #7a9fc1 conveys a sense of grounded reliability. Because it is muted and cool, it works best as a supporting tone in corporate or tech interfaces rather than a primary shade. It maintains excellent readability with black text. The hex code for this dusty blue is #7a9fc1, which pairs well with warm charcoals or deep creams.
Questions about #7a9fc1
What is #7a9fc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a9fc1 is rgb(122, 159, 193), in HSL hsl(209, 36%, 62%) and in CMYK 37%, 18%, 0%, 24%.
What design palettes pair best with #7a9fc1?
This muted shade works beautifully when contrasted with charcoal or deep cream neutrals to ground the cool blue tones. For a more sophisticated corporate look, try balancing #7a9fc1 with muted teals or soft, desaturated sage greens to maintain a professional, cohesive environment.
Is #7a9fc1 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #7a9fc1 maintains excellent readability when paired with high-contrast text like deep black or near-black grays. Because it is a mid-tone, it avoids the visual vibration that brighter, more saturated blues often create on digital screens, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds.
Is #7a9fc1 readable on white or black?
#7a9fc1 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.