#7B98C7 Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when a design needs steadiness without shouting. Dusty blue #7b98c7 sits mid-light with gray undertones, so it reads dependable rather than bold. It works best as a supporting tone, and black text passes contrast checks on it. Pair it with terracotta or burgundy accents, since pale pastels tend to wash it out.
Questions about #7b98c7
What is #7b98c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b98c7 is rgb(123, 152, 199), in HSL hsl(217, 40%, 63%) and in CMYK 38%, 24%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b98c7?
Warm earth tones like terracotta, burgundy, and mustard give this muted blue energy, while charcoal and cream keep it calm and professional. Avoid pale pastels next to it, since they wash out its gray undertones.
Is #7b98c7 readable on white or black?
#7b98c7 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.