#7CA0BD

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightslategray.

About #7CA0BD

The hex code #7CA0BD represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Lightslategray. Its digital footprint relies on 124 parts red, 160 parts green, and 189 parts blue light.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 34% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow, and 26% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#7CA0BD
RGB124, 160, 189
HSL206.8°, 33.0%, 61.4%
CMYK34%, 15%, 0%, 26%
HSV206.8°, 34.4%, 74.1%
LAB64.2, -5.2, -18.9
XYZ30.1, 33.1, 52.9
Decimal8167613

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.76:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.62:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.63:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.48:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #7CA0BD; }
.text-color { color: #7CA0BD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #7CA0BD; }

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