#7DA9BC Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries a cool and composed character. Because it lacks intense chroma, #7da9bc functions best as a supporting background tone rather than a bold accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm terracotta or soft charcoal, grounding UI designs or print materials. Its high contrast allows for excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for web interfaces.
Questions about #7da9bc
What is #7da9bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7da9bc is rgb(125, 169, 188), in HSL hsl(198, 32%, 61%) and in CMYK 34%, 10%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #7da9bc for design projects?
#7da9bc functions as a neutral base, making it ideal for pairing with terracotta for a balanced, earthy contrast. You can also layer it against deep charcoal or slate grays to maintain high readability in UI layouts.
Is #7da9bc a warm or cool tone?
#7da9bc is firmly a cool tone, characterized by its dusty, unsaturated cyan base. Because it lacks high chroma and vibrancy, it tends to recede visually, making it a reliable choice for backgrounds where you need to support, not overwhelm, your primary content.
Is #7da9bc readable on white or black?
#7da9bc has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.