#7BA8B1 Hex Color

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Muted and ashy, #7ba8b1 is a medium-light cyan with a soft gray cast and low saturation. Its gentle, airy mood suits spring palettes, baby products, communication tools, and technology branding. Use the hex code #7ba8b1 as a supporting background with navy or warm coral accents; black text remains highly readable for accessible UI layouts.

Questions about #7ba8b1

What is #7ba8b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7ba8b1 is rgb(123, 168, 177), in HSL hsl(190, 26%, 59%) and in CMYK 31%, 5%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #7ba8b1 warm or cool?
#7ba8b1 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by a gray cast rather than warm yellow or red, giving the shade a gentle, airy, and contemporary appearance.
What colors pair well with #7ba8b1?
#7ba8b1 pairs well with navy for crisp contrast, coral for warm energy, and off-white for a quiet palette, while soft beige introduces a warmer, more grounded feel in packaging and lifestyle layouts.
Is #7ba8b1 readable on white or black?
#7ba8b1 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 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.