#7BA0EE Hex Color
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Pastel blue, light and lightly saturated. #7ba0ee reads cool and clean, so it calms a layout without turning washed out. It works best as a dominant background or wide supporting tone in healthcare, finance, and tech palettes, and it flatters deep navy accents more than plain gray. Black text on it reaches about 8.1:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. The hex code for this shade is #7ba0ee.
Questions about #7ba0ee
What is #7ba0ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7ba0ee is rgb(123, 160, 238), in HSL hsl(221, 77%, 71%) and in CMYK 48%, 33%, 0%, 7%.
Can I use white text on #7ba0ee?
No. White text on #7ba0ee lands around 2.6:1 contrast, well below the 4.5:1 AA threshold. Use black or a very dark navy for text, since black reaches about 8.1:1 on this shade.
What colors pair well with #7ba0ee?
This pastel blue gains depth next to navy and warms up nicely against muted coral or terracotta accents. Avoid pairing it with pale grays, which make both colors look faded.
Is #7ba0ee readable on white or black?
#7ba0ee has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.