#7B90AD Hex Color
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#7b90ad is a dusty, unsaturated blue with prominent gray undertones. This muted shade projects a steady, professional reliability suitable for corporate or technology branding. Because it offers high readability with black text, it works well for UI backgrounds where information clarity is a priority. Avoid using it as a full-page background in high-contrast layouts, as it can occasionally read as washed out.
Questions about #7b90ad
What is #7b90ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b90ad is rgb(123, 144, 173), in HSL hsl(215, 23%, 58%) and in CMYK 29%, 17%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the dusty blue of #7b90ad?
#7b90ad functions best when paired with neutral, high-contrast text colors like charcoal or deep, dark grays to ensure readability. For accent colors, it creates a balanced, professional look when combined with muted earth tones or a crisp off-white to prevent the overall palette from feeling too heavy or washed out.
Is #7b90ad readable on white or black?
#7b90ad has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 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.