#7B87AC Hex Color
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#7b87ac is a dusty indigo with a gray cast and very little saturation. That muted quality makes it a strong supporting tone for finance, tech, and government interfaces, especially behind black text, which clears WCAG AA at 5.9:1. On its own it can read flat, so give it a warmer partner like terracotta or cream to keep the palette from going dull.
Questions about #7b87ac
What is #7b87ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b87ac is rgb(123, 135, 172), in HSL hsl(225, 23%, 58%) and in CMYK 28%, 22%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b87ac?
Warm neutrals bring out its blue side. Try terracotta or cream accents against it, or a deep burgundy for a richer, more unexpected pairing.
Is black or white text better on #7b87ac?
Black text. It reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. White text falls short of that threshold, so save it for large headings.
Is #7b87ac readable on white or black?
#7b87ac has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.