#7CAECF Hex Color
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Not a bright sky blue, #7caecf reads as a dusty pastel with an ashy, cool cast. That muted quality makes it a steady background for healthcare or spring layouts, though it can wash out next to pure white. The softness comes from mixing gray into the hue, and black text on this hex code hits about 8.8:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta for warmth.
Questions about #7caecf
What is #7caecf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7caecf is rgb(124, 174, 207), in HSL hsl(204, 46%, 65%) and in CMYK 40%, 16%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #7caecf?
Terracotta, charcoal, and cream all flatter #7caecf. Its muted tone also makes navy look richer than it does beside white, so the two work well together in layered palettes.
Is #7caecf readable on white or black?
#7caecf has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.81:1 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.