#7BA8BB Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #7ba8bb blends cyan and blue with a gray, dusty finish. Its soft lightness suggests peace, trust, and youthful freedom without feeling sugary. The hex code #7ba8bb works well as a supporting tone for spring branding, children’s products, communication apps, and aerospace interfaces. Use black text for clear, accessible body copy, with about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #7ba8bb
What is #7ba8bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7ba8bb is rgb(123, 168, 187), in HSL hsl(198, 32%, 61%) and in CMYK 34%, 10%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #7ba8bb?
The #7ba8bb hex color pairs with black, white, navy, and charcoal for restrained layouts, while warm terracotta or muted coral adds contrast and energy without overpowering its cool, dusty blue-gray character.
Is #7ba8bb readable on white or black?
#7ba8bb has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.16:1 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.