#079789 Hex Color
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Not a bright turquoise and not a flat sea green, this teal carries a grayed, cool edge that reads composed rather than playful. Use #079789 as a dominant base in wellness or tech branding, where its muted saturation signals trust and clarity. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.8:1 contrast. It pairs well with soft coral for warmth. The hex code for teal here is #079789.
Questions about #079789
What is #079789 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #079789 is rgb(7, 151, 137), in HSL hsl(174, 91%, 31%) and in CMYK 95%, 0%, 9%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #079789?
Soft coral and terracotta warm up #079789's cool grayed tone, while charcoal keeps the palette restrained. Avoid bright greens nearby, since they compete with its muted character.
Is #079789 readable on white or black?
#079789 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.