#79A5F4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #79A5F4?

RGB(121, 165, 244), HSL(218.5, 84.8%, 71.6%), CMYK(50.4%, 32.4%, 0.0%, 4.3%).

Q: Does #79A5F4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.47:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#79A5F4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 121, 165, 244, in HSL 218.5°, 84.8%, 71.6%, and in CMYK 50.4%, 32.4%, 0.0%, 4.3%. The nearest named color is cornflowerblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#79A5F4

RGB

121, 165, 244

HSL

218.5, 84.8%, 71.6%

HSV

218.5, 50.4%, 95.7%

CMYK

50.4%, 32.4%, 0.0%, 4.3%

OKLCH

0.7231 0.1253 261.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: cornflowerblue

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.