#7E81E6 Hex Color
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This fairly saturated, cool indigo carries a distinct electric energy that stands out against softer neutrals. With high readability for black text, it works well as a primary brand accent or a bold UI element. Because it contains strong blue undertones, consider pairing it with warm ochre to balance the temperature rather than mixing gray into the palette. The hex code is #7e81e6.
Questions about #7e81e6
What is #7e81e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e81e6 is rgb(126, 129, 230), in HSL hsl(238, 68%, 70%) and in CMYK 45%, 44%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #7e81e6?
Warm ochre and muted earth tones create the best balance for #7e81e6, as these contrasting temperatures ground the intense blue energy. Avoid pairing it with gray, which can cause this specific indigo to look flat and lose its vibrancy.
Is #7e81e6 readable on white or black?
#7e81e6 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.