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#7898B8 color code is #7898B8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #7898b8.

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#7898B8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #7898B8 is 0.2991. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.01:1 against white and 6.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#7898B8 on white3.01:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#7898B8 on black6.98:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #7898B83.01:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #7898B86.98:1AA

#7898B8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #7898B8?+
The hex code for #7898B8 is #7898B8. In RGB it's rgb(120, 152, 184), and in HSL it's hsl(210, 31%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #7898B8?+
#7898B8 in RGB is (120, 152, 184). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 152, 184).
What is the CMYK value of #7898B8?+
#7898B8 converts to CMYK(35%, 17%, 0%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7898B8.
Is #7898b8 a warm or cool color?+
#7898B8 (#7898B8) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 210° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #7898b8 belong to?+
#7898B8 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 210°, 31%, 60% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #7898b8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#7898B8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.01:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #7898b8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #7898B8 (#7898B8) is 644 C Pantone 644 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #7898B8 in design

Practical guidance for using #7898b8 (#7898B8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#7898B8 (#7898B8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #7898B8 (#7898B8) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#7898B8 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#7898B8 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.