#7AA0BD Hex Color
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The hex code #7aa0bd sits in dusty blue territory: very unsaturated, cool, with a clear gray undertone. That muted character reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. Black text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. Use it as a supporting tone, since it can wash out next to pure white.
Questions about #7aa0bd
What is #7aa0bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7aa0bd is rgb(122, 160, 189), in HSL hsl(206, 34%, 61%) and in CMYK 35%, 15%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7aa0bd?
Warm earth tones work best. Terracotta or burnt orange offsets its cool gray cast, while cream keeps palettes soft. Charcoal or deep navy anchor it in more formal layouts.
Is #7aa0bd readable on white or black?
#7aa0bd has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.