#7AA1F7 color
The hex color #7AA1F7 is a light, vivid blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 63.1% green and 96.9% blue (122, 161, 247).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 89% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 51% cyan, 35% magenta, 0% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Fennel Flower (#77AAFF), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.27:1).
#7AA1F7 color codes
| HEX | #7AA1F7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 161, 247) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 63.1%, 96.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 89%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 51%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(51%, 35%, 0%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.78, 10.09, -47.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.78, 48.12, 282.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.554, 36.34, 93.013) | |
| Decimal | 8036855 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7AA1F7, 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 #7AA1F7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7AA1F7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.27:1 | 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 #7AA1F7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#80a9fbProtanopia
no red cones#719df5Deuteranopia
no green cones#40b4c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7aa1f7; }
.text { color: #7aa1f7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7aa1f7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 161 247 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7aa1f7, #917af7); }
Similar colors
#77aaffFennel Flower#8aadf7Kitten’s Eye#88ace0Queer Blue#84a2d4Wisteria Blue#6495edCornflower Blue#85b3f3Fly Away#5097fcPolar Glow#99aaffWidowmaker
Questions
- What color is #7AA1F7?
- #7AA1F7 is a light, vivid blue, closest to the named color Fennel Flower. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7AA1F7?
- The RGB value is 122, 161, 247: 122 red, 161 green and 247 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7AA1F7?
- The complementary color is #F7D07A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7AA1F7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.27:1 and white text 2.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.