#7ACEDD Hex Color
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This airy cyan sits at a high lightness, offering a clean, refreshing quality that avoids feeling overly sugary. The hex code for this shade is #7acedd. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text at a ratio of 11.7:1, it functions well as a readable UI background. Pair it with deep charcoal grays instead of white to keep the interface grounded and modern.
Questions about #7acedd
What is #7acedd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7acedd is rgb(122, 206, 221), in HSL hsl(189, 59%, 67%) and in CMYK 45%, 7%, 0%, 13%.
How should I use #7acedd in UI design?
Use #7acedd as a primary background or accent color to maintain a fresh, clean interface aesthetic. It offers excellent readability against black text, so pair it with charcoal or deep slate grays rather than white to keep the layout grounded and visually balanced.
Is #7acedd considered a cool or warm color?
The color #7acedd is distinctly cool, leaning into airy cyan and sky blue territory. Its high lightness keeps it from feeling heavy, providing a crisp, refreshing vibe that works particularly well for wellness, tech, or minimalist branding projects seeking a calm atmosphere.
Is #7acedd readable on white or black?
#7acedd has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.70:1 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.