#7B9AB5 Hex Color

A steady ashy blue for professional design

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This ashy, unsaturated blue carries a muted, dusty quality that feels professional and steady. Because it is highly legible against black text, #7b9ab5 works well as a reliable, functional base for corporate UI or financial apps. Pair it with crisp cream or soft charcoal to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code for this cool, dependable shade is #7b9ab5.

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What is #7b9ab5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #7b9ab5 is rgb(123, 154, 181), in HSL hsl(208, 28%, 60%) and in CMYK 32%, 15%, 0%, 29%.

What colors pair well with #7b9ab5 for UI design?

This ashy blue works best with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal to maintain professional legibility or soft cream for a balanced, modern interface. Avoid pairing it with overly vibrant, saturated tones, which can make this muted shade appear washed out or muddy.

Is #7b9ab5 readable on white or black?

#7b9ab5 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.13:1 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.

#7B9AB5 Hex Color

A steady ashy blue for professional design

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