#7EB7B8 Hex Color
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#7eb7b8 is a desaturated, dusty cyan with a cool presence. Its low chroma creates a soft, approachable feel perfect for tech interfaces or nursery branding. Designers should use this as a primary background color, as black text provides excellent readability against its surface. Pair the hex code #7eb7b8 with warm neutrals to keep the palette from feeling too chilly.
Questions about #7eb7b8
What is #7eb7b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7eb7b8 is rgb(126, 183, 184), in HSL hsl(181, 29%, 61%) and in CMYK 32%, 1%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #7eb7b8?
Is #7eb7b8 a good color for text?
Using #7eb7b8 as a primary text color is generally discouraged because it lacks sufficient contrast against white or light backgrounds. It performs best as a background color, where high-contrast dark text ensures excellent readability and keeps the interface accessible for all users.
Is #7eb7b8 readable on white or black?
#7eb7b8 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.35:1 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.