#7E9FB6 Hex Color
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#7e9fb6 is a dusty, ashy blue with very low saturation and a soft gray undertone. Its restrained lightness suggests trust and reliability without feeling formal, making it useful in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. The hex code #7e9fb6 works well as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, while black text achieves about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #7e9fb6
What is #7e9fb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e9fb6 is rgb(126, 159, 182), in HSL hsl(205, 28%, 60%) and in CMYK 31%, 13%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #7e9fb6?
#7e9fb6 pairs well with navy, charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta. Use navy or charcoal for stronger structure, then add terracotta sparingly to prevent the low-saturation blue from making a palette feel flat.
Is #7e9fb6 readable on white or black?
#7e9fb6 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 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.