#7EB1D7 Hex Color
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#7eb1d7 is a dusty pastel blue, its coolness softened by gray undertones and low saturation. It works best as a dominant background in UI, healthcare, and spring themes, where a brighter blue would shout. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays accessible. To mute other shades to match, it helps to know what colors make gray.
Questions about #7eb1d7
What is #7eb1d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7eb1d7 is rgb(126, 177, 215), in HSL hsl(206, 53%, 67%) and in CMYK 41%, 18%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #7eb1d7?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and soft coral give #7eb1d7 contrast without clashing. Deep navy also works when you want a layered, tonal blue palette.
Is #7eb1d7 readable on white or black?
#7eb1d7 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.15:1 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.