#7EA7FF Hex Color
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#7ea7ff is a light, softly saturated blue with an airy, open feel. Its high lightness keeps it friendly rather than corporate, though it can wash out next to white, so it works best as an accent or on dark backgrounds. The hex code #7ea7ff suits tech, finance, and healthcare brands that want a trustworthy but approachable tone.
Questions about #7ea7ff
What is #7ea7ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7ea7ff is rgb(126, 167, 255), in HSL hsl(221, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 51%, 35%, 0%, 0%.
What text color reads best on #7ea7ff?
Black text is the safe choice on #7ea7ff, with a contrast ratio of about 8.9:1, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. White text lacks contrast here, so reserve it for large display type only.
What colors pair well with #7ea7ff?
Charcoal grounds its lightness well, and a warm accent like terracotta keeps the palette from feeling sterile. Deeper blues like navy also layer cleanly underneath it for depth.
Is #7ea7ff readable on white or black?
#7ea7ff has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.85:1 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.