#7CB4B3 Hex Color
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#7cb4b3 is a dusty cyan with a soft gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it cool and gentle, which suits baby products, spring themes, and calm app backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can wash out on white. Pair it with charcoal or navy for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #7cb4b3
What is #7cb4b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7cb4b3 is rgb(124, 180, 179), in HSL hsl(179, 27%, 60%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 1%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #7cb4b3?
Anchor this grayed cyan with deep neighbors like charcoal or navy, since it washes out next to plain white. A muted coral accent adds welcome warmth without clashing.
Is #7cb4b3 readable on white or black?
#7cb4b3 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.03:1 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.