Pastel Blue color: hex code #A7C7E7
Pastel Blue has the hex code #A7C7E7. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 78% green and 90.6% blue (167, 199, 231).
Its hue angle is 210°, with 57% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.97:1).
Pastel Blue (#A7C7E7) color codes
| HEX | #A7C7E7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 199, 231) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 78%, 90.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 57%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(210, 28%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 14%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.94, -3.52, -19.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.94, 19.68, 259.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.779, 54.83, 83.494) | |
| Decimal | 10995687 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pastel Blue, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A7C7E7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7C7E7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A7C7E7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbc7e9Protanopia
no red cones#b3c1e6Deuteranopia
no green cones#95ced1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7c7e7; }
.text { color: #a7c7e7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7c7e7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 199 231 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7c7e7, #a7a7e7); }Similar colors
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See #A7C7E7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #A7C7E7?
- #A7C7E7 is a light, moderate azure known as Pastel Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pastel Blue?
- The RGB value is 167, 199, 231: 167 red, 199 green and 231 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pastel Blue?
- The complementary color is #E7C7A7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7C7E7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.97:1 and white text 1.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.