#7AC9C7 Hex Color
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This desaturated cyan features a dusty, cool quality that works well for user interfaces and product branding. It creates an airy aesthetic without overpowering other elements, serving best as a supporting tone. Because of its light saturation, black text remains highly readable against it. The hex code for this pastel shade is #7ac9c7. Pair it with dark charcoals to avoid a washed out appearance.
Questions about #7ac9c7
What is #7ac9c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7ac9c7 is rgb(122, 201, 199), in HSL hsl(178, 42%, 63%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 1%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #7ac9c7 for a balanced palette?
Because #7ac9c7 is a desaturated, light cyan, it works best when anchored by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate. Using a dark gray for text prevents the design from feeling washed out while keeping the focus on the cool, airy aesthetic.
Is #7ac9c7 a warm or cool color?
#7ac9c7 is distinctly cool, leaning heavily into cyan and blue-green spectrums rather than yellow or red. This makes it an ideal choice for interfaces needing a calming, refreshing, or water-inspired mood without becoming too vibrant or aggressive.
Is #7ac9c7 readable on white or black?
#7ac9c7 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.00:1 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.