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Moody Blue

#7D6DC5

Moody Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #7D6DC5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 125, 109, 197 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 45%, 0%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Moody Blue color values

HEX
#7D6DC5
RGB
125, 109, 197
HSL
251°, 43%, 60%
CMYK
37, 45, 0, 23

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Moody Blue sits at 251° on the color wheel with 43% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 43% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Moody Blue is rendered as rgb(125, 109, 197), where the blue channel is highest at 197, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Moody Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 37C 45M 0Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (45%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Moody Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7D6DC5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 125, 109, 197;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#7D6DC5',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 37%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 23%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(125, 109, 197)
rgba(125, 109, 197, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 251° on the color wheel

GitLab logo
GitLab
Stripe logo
Stripe
Warner Bros. logo
Warner Bros.
Canva logo
Canva

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7D6DC5?
#7D6DC5 is Moody Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 125, 109, 197. It has a hue of 251°, 43% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7D6DC5?
The RGB color code for #7D6DC5 is rgb(125, 109, 197). This means it contains 125 red, 109 green, and 197 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Moody Blue a warm or cool color?
Moody Blue (#7D6DC5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7D6DC5 in CSS?
You can use #7D6DC5 in CSS with: background-color: #7D6DC5; or color: #7D6DC5; or as an RGB value: rgb(125, 109, 197). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 45%, 0%, 23%.

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