#7AB2CC Hex Color
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#7ab2cc is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinctly cool, grayish cast. It lacks the intensity of primary blues, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds where you need softness without appearing juvenile. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure maximum readability and accessibility. Because of its muted character, this hex code works best as a supporting tone in web design rather than a dominant color.
Questions about #7ab2cc
What is #7ab2cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7ab2cc is rgb(122, 178, 204), in HSL hsl(199, 45%, 64%) and in CMYK 40%, 13%, 0%, 20%.
Does #7ab2cc work well for UI backgrounds?
#7ab2cc functions effectively as a background tone because its unsaturated nature prevents it from overwhelming user interfaces. It maintains a professional aesthetic that is significantly more subdued than primary blues, making it ideal for clean, modern dashboard designs.
Is #7ab2cc readable on white or black?
#7ab2cc has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.