#7B90A7 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy blue offers a restrained tone for professional interfaces. Because #7b90a7 is desaturated and matte, it works best as a background color that recedes rather than draws attention. It pairs effectively with crisp charcoal grays or cream whites for high-legibility UI layouts. While it lacks high energy, the hex code #7b90a7 provides enough contrast for black text to meet accessibility standards in small body copy.
Questions about #7b90a7
What is #7b90a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b90a7 is rgb(123, 144, 167), in HSL hsl(211, 20%, 57%) and in CMYK 26%, 14%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b90a7 for UI design?
You can achieve a balanced and high-legibility layout by pairing #7b90a7 with charcoal grays or cream whites. This combination creates a professional, restrained aesthetic that keeps the focus on content rather than the interface itself.
Is #7b90a7 readable on white or black?
#7b90a7 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.