#758B9E Hex Color
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Like a harbor under overcast skies, this dusty blue carries ashy gray undertones. The hex code #758b9e is very unsaturated, giving it a steady, understated feel that suits finance and healthcare interfaces. Treat it as a supporting tone, since it can read muddy at large scale. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #758b9e
What is #758b9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #758b9e is rgb(117, 139, 158), in HSL hsl(208, 17%, 54%) and in CMYK 26%, 12%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #758b9e?
Warm accents like terracotta, dusty rose, or mustard make #758b9e look richer than plain white does. For body text, black reads most clearly on it at about 5.9:1 contrast.
Does #758b9e work as a background color?
Yes, it holds up behind small body text because black on #758b9e reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1. Avoid pairing it with white text, which falls short.
Is #758b9e readable on white or black?
#758b9e has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.