#7C99B6

A light, muted blue closely aligning with Lightslategray.

About #7C99B6

The precise color #7C99B6 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Lightslategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 124 red, 153 green, and 182 blue.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 32% C, 16% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#7C99B6
RGB124, 153, 182
HSL210.0°, 28.4%, 60.0%
CMYK32%, 16%, 0%, 29%
HSV210.0°, 31.9%, 71.4%
LAB62.0, -3.1, -18.4
XYZ28.1, 30.4, 48.6
Decimal8165814

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.96:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.09:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.83:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.03:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #7C99B6; }
.text-color { color: #7C99B6; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #7C99B6; }

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