#7BADEA Hex Color
A calm, stable blue for modern interfaces
This unsaturated, cool blue carries a soft, reliable quality suitable for corporate UI backgrounds or healthcare branding. Because it remains light and airy, it reads best when paired with deep charcoal text rather than white, which can wash it out. The hex code for this shade is #7badea. It provides a stable base color that feels professional without appearing overly formal or aggressive.
Questions about #7badea
What is #7badea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7badea is rgb(123, 173, 234), in HSL hsl(213, 73%, 70%) and in CMYK 47%, 26%, 0%, 8%.
How should #7badea be used in text-heavy designs?
This hex color functions best as a background rather than text because it is quite light. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark navy text for high contrast and readability, as pure white text often washes out against this specific blue.
Where does #7badea work best in a design system?
It fits perfectly into professional environments like corporate dashboards or healthcare portals where trust and clarity are essential. The airy, unsaturated quality prevents the design from feeling overly formal while maintaining a stable and reliable brand presence.
Is #7badea readable on white or black?
#7badea has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.00:1 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.