#7B89AA Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue leans into a cool, matte finish. It works well as a reliable supporting tone in professional UI designs or corporate branding. The hex code is #7b89aa. Because it maintains a 6.0:1 contrast ratio with black text, it remains highly readable for body copy. Avoid pairing it with stark white, which can make this shade appear washed out.
Questions about #7b89aa
What is #7b89aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b89aa is rgb(123, 137, 170), in HSL hsl(222, 22%, 57%) and in CMYK 28%, 19%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b89aa for a balanced palette?
Pair #7b89aa with a deep charcoal for high-contrast professional text, or mix it with soft, warm neutrals to prevent the blue from feeling too cold. Avoid pairing this shade with stark white, which often makes the color look washed out.
Is #7b89aa readable on white or black?
#7b89aa has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.