Color swatch image showing #7CB9DB with RGB(124,185,219) values
Color swatch image showing #7CB9DB with RGB(124,185,219) values

#7CB9DB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #7CB9DB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#7CB9DB Color Information

#7CB9DB RGB value is (124, 185, 219). The hex color red value is 124, green is 185, and blue is 219. Its HSL format shows a hue of 201°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 43 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent.

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#7CB9DB Color Meaning

Color #7CB9DB embodies clarity, open horizons, and clean technological optimism. #7CB9DB soft sky blue leans slightly toward cyan, giving #7CB9DB a crisp, breathable quality often associated with aviation, digital interfaces, and modern healthcare. Psychologically, color #7CB9DB reduces stress by evoking cloudless skies and calm weather. Unlike deeper blues that suggest authority or melancholy, #7CB9DB promotes approachability, transparency, and mental refreshment. #7CB9DB serves well in user interfaces where cognitive load must remain low and trust must remain high. Historically, #7CB9DB emerged as a named color with the rise of aerospace aesthetics in the mid-20th century. Today, color #7CB9DB conveys a seamless blend of human and machine—cool but not cold, efficient but not sterile. In branding, #7CB9DB appeals to eco-conscious tech firms, telehealth platforms, and clean energy startups. Spiritually, #7CB9DB suggests ascension without detachment; #7CB9DB lifts perspective while maintaining emotional accessibility. Use color #7CB9DB when you need to signal reliability without rigidity, or innovation without intimidation.

Color Conversion

Convert #7CB9DB across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#7CB9DB
RGB
rgb(124, 185, 219)
HSL
hsl(201°, 57%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(43%, 16%, 0%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(201°, 43%, 86%)
XYZ
38.4473 44.0975 73.5031
Yxy
44.0975 0.2464 0.2826
Hunter Lab
66.4059 -2.1399 -4.9890
CIE-Lab
72.2936 -10.7938 -23.2163

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red124 / 255 (49%)
49%
Green185 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue219 / 255 (86%)
86%

CMYK Values

Cyan43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#7CB9DB harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#7CB9DB harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #7CB9DB for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #7CB9DB appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#7CB9DB

protanopia

#9697d3

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #7CB9DB;

Text Color

color: #7CB9DB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #7CB9DB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #7CB9DB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #7CB9DB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7CB9DB 0%, #2b749b 100%);

#7CB9DB Color FAQs

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