#7FA6F4 Hex Color
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The hex code #7fa6f4 is a light, cool blue with a soft pastel finish and subtle periwinkle undertones. Its moderate saturation feels gentle and dependable, fitting healthcare, finance, security, and spring-focused designs. Use it as a broad UI background or supporting brand tone; black text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #7fa6f4
What is #7fa6f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7fa6f4 is rgb(127, 166, 244), in HSL hsl(220, 84%, 73%) and in CMYK 48%, 32%, 0%, 4%.
Does #7fa6f4 read as a warm or cool color?
#7fa6f4 reads as a cool, light blue because its high lightness and blue bias outweigh its mild periwinkle undertone, giving the shade a soft, youthful appearance without the sharpness of a more saturated electric blue. It works well with cool neutrals and deep navy.
Is #7fa6f4 readable on white or black?
#7fa6f4 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.66:1 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.