#7E9AC1 Hex Color
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Not a vivid blue, dusty blue leans gray and reads dependable instead of loud. The hex code #7e9ac1 has low saturation and mid lightness, which gives it a cool, even-tempered feel. It works best as a supporting tone or large background, since black text on it reaches about 7.3:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand to keep the gray from going flat.
Questions about #7e9ac1
What is #7e9ac1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e9ac1 is rgb(126, 154, 193), in HSL hsl(215, 35%, 63%) and in CMYK 35%, 20%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #7e9ac1?
Warm earth tones flatter it most. Terracotta, warm sand, and soft coral lift its cool gray undertone, while burgundy makes a richer partner than navy. Avoid pale grays, which wash it out further.
Is #7e9ac1 readable on white or black?
#7e9ac1 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 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.