#7EB5C8 Hex Color
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Not a vivid cyan, sky blue keeps its saturation low and its temperature cool. #7eb5c8 is a pastel, slightly ashy blue that reads soft rather than bright. It works as a background base in tech, spring, and children’s designs, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text passes easily here at about 9.3:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #7eb5c8
What is #7eb5c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7eb5c8 is rgb(126, 181, 200), in HSL hsl(195, 40%, 64%) and in CMYK 37%, 9%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #7eb5c8?
Dusty coral, warm terracotta, and charcoal all sharpen #7eb5c8 without fighting its muted tone. Use cream instead of pure white in palettes, since stark white can make this pastel look washed out.
Is #7eb5c8 readable on white or black?
#7eb5c8 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.33:1 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.