#7FB3E6 Hex Color
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Pastel blue is a softened, low-saturation blue that works as a background where plain white feels too stark. Its lightness gives it a gentle, trustworthy feel, which suits healthcare, finance, and baby product design. The hex code #7fb3e6 gets its muted quality from mixing gray into a base blue, and it holds black body text at about 9.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #7fb3e6
What is #7fb3e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7fb3e6 is rgb(127, 179, 230), in HSL hsl(210, 67%, 70%) and in CMYK 45%, 22%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7fb3e6?
#7fb3e6 pairs well with charcoal for text and warm sand or soft coral accents for balance. The warm counterparts keep its cool, muted character from feeling flat.
Is #7fb3e6 readable on white or black?
#7fb3e6 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 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.