#7B94CE Hex Color
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Not a vivid corporate blue, #7b94ce is a muted shade that sits between periwinkle and faded denim. Its low saturation keeps it steady rather than loud, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. It holds up best as a supporting tone under darker navy headers, and black text passes AA body-text contrast on it at about 7.0:1.
Questions about #7b94ce
What is #7b94ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b94ce is rgb(123, 148, 206), in HSL hsl(222, 46%, 65%) and in CMYK 40%, 28%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #7b94ce?
Black text is the safest choice on #7b94ce, with a contrast ratio of about 7.0:1. That clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text, so small paragraphs stay readable.
What colors pair well with #7b94ce?
The gray undertone in #7b94ce flatters warm, earthy partners like terracotta, which keeps the mix from feeling cold. For a tighter palette, pair it with charcoal and an off-white.
Is #7b94ce readable on white or black?
#7b94ce has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.