#7F96B6 Hex Color
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#7f96b6 is a muted, ashy blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained lightness suggests trust, reliability, and calm control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm white; black text has about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #7f96b6.
Questions about #7f96b6
What is #7f96b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f96b6 is rgb(127, 150, 182), in HSL hsl(215, 27%, 61%) and in CMYK 30%, 18%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f96b6?
#7f96b6 pairs well with navy for a layered blue palette, warm white for gentle contrast, and charcoal for grounded text, while muted terracotta adds warmth without overwhelming its restrained, cool character.
Is #7f96b6 readable on white or black?
#7f96b6 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.