Pale Cobalt is a medium-light, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #7A95FF, which equals rgb(122, 149, 255) in RGB and hsl(228, 100%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C52 M42 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#7A95FF - RGB
122, 149, 255 - HSL
228°, 100%, 74% - CMYK
52, 42, 0, 0 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Pale Cobalt
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.57:1. Its complementary color is #FFE47A.
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Pale Cobalt color codes
| HEX | #7A95FF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 149, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(228, 100%, 74%) |
| HSV | 228°, 52%, 100% |
| CMYK | 52%, 42%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 8033791 |
Shades and tints of Pale Cobalt
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E9EDFF - 100
#D3DCFF - 200
#BDCAFF - 300
#A6B8FF - 400
#90A7FF - 500
#7A95FF - 600
#667CD5 - 700
#5163AA - 800
#3D4B80 - 900
#293255 - 950
#14192B
Color harmonies for Pale Cobalt
- Complementary
#FFE47A≈ Pale Amber - Analogous −30°
#7AD7FF≈ Pale Peacock - Analogous +30°
#A27AFF≈ Pale Indigo - Triadic +120°
#FF7A95≈ Pale Ruby - Triadic +240°
#95FF7A≈ Pale Shamrock - Split 150°
#FFA27A≈ Light Salmon - Split 210°
#D7FF7A≈ Pale Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Cobalt
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Cobalt | Aa | 2.77:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Cobalt | Aa | 7.57:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Cobalt
background-color: #7A95FF;color: #7A95FF;background-color: rgb(122, 149, 255);background-color: hsl(228, 100%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-cobalt: #7A95FF; }class="bg-[#7A95FF]"Colors similar to Pale Cobalt
- Pale Sapphire
#7AA2FF - Pale Royal
#7A88FF - Pale Bright Royal
#8892F2 - Pale Bright Cobalt
#889DF2 - Pale Bright Blue
#8888F2 - Cornflower Blue
#6495ED - Light Bright Cornflower
#639AEE - Pale Bright Sapphire
#88A7F2 - Light Bright Sapphire
#638DEE - Pale Bright Ultramarine
#9288F2 - Pale Cornflower
#7AAFFF - Pale Blue
#7A7AFF
More blue shades
- Dark Cobalt
#001B85 - Deep Cobalt
#0023AD - Medium Dark Cobalt
#002BD6 - Pure Cobalt
#0033FF - Medium Light Cobalt
#2954FF - Light Cobalt
#5274FF - Very Pale Cobalt
#A3B6FF - Palest Cobalt
#CCD6FF - Darkest Bright Cobalt
#050D2E - Very Dark Bright Cobalt
#091853 - Dark Bright Cobalt
#0D2277
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Cobalt?
The HEX code for Pale Cobalt is #7A95FF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Cobalt?
Pale Cobalt has an RGB value of 122, 149, 255 (rgb(122, 149, 255)). In HSL it is 228°, 100%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Cobalt?
Use black text on Pale Cobalt. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.77:1 and black text has 7.57:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Cobalt?
The complementary color of Pale Cobalt is #FFE47A. Analogous colors #7AD7FF and #A27AFF also pair well.