#768197 Hex Color
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#768197 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinct ashy undertone. This matte shade lacks saturation, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds where you need a professional, secure feel. It maintains excellent readability with black text, meeting WCAG AA standards for small body copy. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal grays to avoid a washed-out look in your interface designs.
Questions about #768197
What is #768197 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #768197 is rgb(118, 129, 151), in HSL hsl(220, 14%, 53%) and in CMYK 22%, 15%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #768197 in UI design?
Why does #768197 feel so subdued?
This shade lacks saturation by design, shifting it toward an ashy, muted spectrum that avoids the brightness of typical blues. It provides a secure, professional foundation for branding where you want to emphasize reliability over high-energy vibrancy or flashy visual impact.
Is #768197 readable on white or black?
#768197 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.