#768590 Hex Color
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This dusty, slate-like blue offers a muted, ashy quality that sits firmly in the mid-tones. Because of its desaturated nature, #768590 serves as a reliable background or supporting element in tech and finance interfaces. It provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible, satisfying accessibility standards. This hex code works best alongside crisp whites or soft warm greys to avoid looking muddy.
Questions about #768590
What is #768590 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #768590 is rgb(118, 133, 144), in HSL hsl(205, 10%, 51%) and in CMYK 18%, 8%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #768590?
To maintain a modern look, pair #768590 with crisp whites, charcoal, or soft warm grays. These neutral additions prevent the color from looking muddy while highlighting its cool, ashy undertones for a balanced, professional aesthetic.
Is #768590 readable on white or black?
#768590 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 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.