#7192AF
- Brightness
- 140.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 208°, 28%, 56%
- HSV V %
- 69%
- Lab
- 59.1, -4.2, -18.9
- CMYK (%)
- 35%, 17%, 0%, 31%
- PNG size
- 5.8 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, soft cool hue
Black text
6.43:1
AA (normal) · AAA (large) (large)
White text
3.26:1
Fail (normal) · AA (large) (large)
Recommended text: Black (6.43:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #7192AF
Common Name: Blue, Desaturated
RGB: (113, 146, 175)
HSL: (204°, 28%, 56%)
Contrast Ratio vs White: 3.5:1 - Fail AA
Contrast Ratio vs Black: 7.3:1 - Pass AA
General Mood and Popularity
This shade of blue, #7192AF, evokes calmness and professionalism, making it a versatile choice in design. Its subtle, muted quality allows it to be paired effortlessly with various other tones, especially in corporate or educational settings. Despite its understated look, it has found favor in modern web design, branding, and certain institutional contexts. This color is often associated with trustworthiness and reliability, making it popular in tech and governmental projects.
Close Named Matches
- Australian Standard AS2700 - B42: PURPLE BLUE (#597B95) - ΔE=9.17
- Behr paint - Belladonna (#6A8FAF) - ΔE=2.37
- Jotun paint - Alice Blue (#6A89A0) - ΔE=4.83
- Federal Standard 595c - 35240 (#7491B1) - ΔE=2.28
- Pantone Solid Coated - PANTONE 645 C (#729ABD) - ΔE=4.58
Why Designers Use It
- This color is widely used in tech and corporate branding due to its clean, professional feel. Designers use it for user interfaces, websites, and branding where clarity and trust are paramount.
- Its calming effect makes it suitable for healthcare, financial institutions, and educational platforms.
- It pairs well with a variety of neutral colors like white, gray, and black, as well as more vibrant accent tones. It's popular for websites that need to remain sleek and minimalistic.
- The color has an inherent versatility, which allows it to fit into both traditional and contemporary design contexts. This makes it adaptable across different industries, from automotive interiors to tech products and beyond.
- Its relation to natural elements like the sky and oceans also imparts a sense of tranquility and balance, making it appealing in spaces meant to reduce stress or inspire focus.