#7DA9C8 Hex Color
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#7da9c8 is a muted, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and a soft pastel finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, dependable feel suited to healthcare, finance, security, and spring designs. Use it as a supporting background with navy or warm white; black text achieves about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #7da9c8.
Questions about #7da9c8
What is #7da9c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7da9c8 is rgb(125, 169, 200), in HSL hsl(205, 41%, 64%) and in CMYK 37%, 16%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7da9c8?
Navy and warm white create a clean, dependable contrast with #7da9c8, while terracotta adds warmth without overwhelming its dusty blue base. Use muted companions for calm interfaces and brighter accents sparingly.
Is #7da9c8 warm or cool, and where does it work best?
It reads as a cool color because its muted blue base has gray undertones, giving it a calm, dependable mood that suits healthcare, finance, security, spring layouts, and soft supporting backgrounds.
Is #7da9c8 readable on white or black?
#7da9c8 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.38:1 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.