#7CA5EB Hex Color
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#7ca5eb is a balanced, mid-tone blue that leans cool without being icy. Its moderate saturation gives it a professional feel, making it an ideal choice for corporate interfaces or fintech branding. You can safely use black text over this shade for excellent contrast and readability. While versatile, it works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant focal point. The hex code for this color is #7ca5eb.
Questions about #7ca5eb
What is #7ca5eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7ca5eb is rgb(124, 165, 235), in HSL hsl(218, 74%, 70%) and in CMYK 47%, 30%, 0%, 8%.
Why use #7ca5eb for corporate or fintech branding?
Its professional character stems from a balanced, mid-tone saturation that communicates trust without appearing overly aggressive. The shade functions as a stable backdrop, allowing you to layer charcoal text on top for perfect readability while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic for complex financial dashboards.
Does #7ca5eb lean warm or cool?
This color leans into a cool, professional blue spectrum, yet it avoids the icy undertones that can make a brand feel distant. It bridges the gap between vibrant sky blues and deeper navy tones, creating a reliable, versatile neutral for web and mobile interfaces.
Is #7ca5eb readable on white or black?
#7ca5eb has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.43:1 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.