#7B94AE Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated blue carries a muted, gray-toned character that feels grounded and dependable. Because of its low chroma, #7b94ae works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color, pairing well with charcoal grays or crisp whites. It provides sufficient contrast for standard body text, making it a reliable choice for professional UI design in the security and finance sectors.
Questions about #7b94ae
What is #7b94ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b94ae is rgb(123, 148, 174), in HSL hsl(211, 24%, 58%) and in CMYK 29%, 15%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How should I use #7b94ae in a color scheme?
Because #7b94ae is a desaturated blue, it relies on contrast to avoid looking muddy. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to maintain legibility and a clean, modern aesthetic for user interfaces.
Is #7b94ae suitable for primary buttons?
The mid-range lightness of #7b94ae means it usually requires careful pairing with text colors to pass accessibility standards. Use it primarily for background elements or secondary UI components rather than primary call-to-action buttons or small, critical text.
Is #7b94ae readable on white or black?
#7b94ae has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.