#7FAEFF Hex Color
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A light, airy pastel blue with just enough saturation to stay crisp. The hex code #7faeff works well as a UI background for healthcare, finance, and spring themes, and black text hits about 9.4:1 contrast on it, passing WCAG AA with room to spare. Its soft, cool character reads trustworthy without feeling corporate. Pair it with navy or charcoal for depth, since it can wash out beside pure white.
Questions about #7faeff
What is #7faeff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7faeff is rgb(127, 174, 255), in HSL hsl(218, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 50%, 32%, 0%, 0%.
What text color works best on #7faeff?
Black text reads most clearly on #7faeff, with a contrast ratio of about 9.4:1. That passes WCAG AA for body text with plenty of room, so it works behind small type. White text falls short of AA and should be avoided for body copy.
What colors pair well with #7faeff?
Deep charcoal and navy give #7faeff contrast and weight, since the pastel shade can wash out next to white. A warm accent like coral or soft peach adds balance without clashing with its cool undertone.
Is #7faeff readable on white or black?
#7faeff has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.40:1 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.