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#7E9AD7 color code is #7E9AD7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #7e9ad7.

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#7E9AD7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #7E9AD7 is 0.3245. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.80:1 against white and 7.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#7E9AD7 on white2.80:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#7E9AD7 on black7.49:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #7E9AD72.80:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #7E9AD77.49:1AAA

#7E9AD7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #7E9AD7?+
The hex code for #7E9AD7 is #7E9AD7. In RGB it's rgb(126, 154, 215), and in HSL it's hsl(221, 53%, 67%).
What is the RGB value of #7E9AD7?+
#7E9AD7 in RGB is (126, 154, 215). Written in CSS: rgb(126, 154, 215).
What is the CMYK value of #7E9AD7?+
#7E9AD7 converts to CMYK(41%, 28%, 0%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7E9AD7.
Is #7e9ad7 a warm or cool color?+
#7E9AD7 (#7E9AD7) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 221° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #7e9ad7 belong to?+
#7E9AD7 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 221°, 53%, 67% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #7e9ad7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#7E9AD7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.8:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #7e9ad7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #7E9AD7 (#7E9AD7) is 7452 C Periwinkle Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #7E9AD7 in design

Practical guidance for using #7e9ad7 (#7E9AD7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#7E9AD7 (#7E9AD7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #7E9AD7 (#7E9AD7) 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

#7E9AD7 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

#7E9AD7 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.