#7DBBD3 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #7dbbd3 graphic
#7dbbd3 is a pale, cool cyan with muted gray undertones. Its softened saturation brings a gentle, youthful feel to spring layouts, baby products, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal accents; black text remains highly readable, with about 9.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #7dbbd3.

Questions about #7dbbd3

What is #7dbbd3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7dbbd3 is rgb(125, 187, 211), in HSL hsl(197, 49%, 66%) and in CMYK 41%, 11%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7dbbd3?
Navy and charcoal pair especially well with #7dbbd3, adding strong contrast to its pale cyan base; muted mauve or warm neutrals can soften the palette without competing with its cool, gray undertone.
Does #7dbbd3 look warm or cool?
#7dbbd3 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green balance and muted gray undertone keep it crisp rather than warm, while its softened saturation gives the shade a gentle presence instead of a bright, high-energy feel.
Is #7dbbd3 readable on white or black?
#7dbbd3 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.92:1 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.