#7B8AA3 Hex Color
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#7b8aa3 is a dusty, heavily desaturated blue with a matte finish. This muted tone avoids harshness, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or security-focused dashboards. It pairs well with crisp, warm whites to prevent a washed-out appearance. Because black text offers 6.0:1 contrast against this hex code, it remains legible even in small body sizes.
Questions about #7b8aa3
What is #7b8aa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b8aa3 is rgb(123, 138, 163), in HSL hsl(218, 18%, 56%) and in CMYK 25%, 15%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b8aa3 for a professional palette?
Is #7b8aa3 readable on white or black?
#7b8aa3 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.