#7BADE0 Hex Color
A gentle, milky blue for calm designs
#7bade0 is a pastel blue with a soft, milky finish and low saturation. The hex code works well as a dominant background for apps and for healthcare or finance brands; black text on it clears WCAG AA at about 8.9:1. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for contrast, since it can look washed out beside pure white.
Questions about #7bade0
What is #7bade0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7bade0 is rgb(123, 173, 224), in HSL hsl(210, 62%, 68%) and in CMYK 45%, 23%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #7bade0?
Deep navy, charcoal, and warm terracotta all sit well against #7bade0. Terracotta offsets its cool undertone with warmth, while navy keeps the palette grounded and professional.
Is #7bade0 readable on white or black?
#7bade0 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 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.