#768797 Hex Color
A sophisticated, muted dusty blue tone
This dusty blue features heavy gray undertones that strip away any saturation. Because #768797 offers a low-key, professional presence, it functions well as a supporting neutral for technology or finance interfaces. While it can appear washed out against white, it remains legible for body text, maintaining a 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black. Pair this hex code with a sharp charcoal or slate for a balanced, monochromatic UI palette.
Questions about #768797
What is #768797 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #768797 is rgb(118, 135, 151), in HSL hsl(209, 14%, 53%) and in CMYK 22%, 11%, 0%, 41%.
What color schemes work best with #768797?
#768797 creates a balanced monochromatic palette when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays. For a stronger contrast, use it alongside warm, desaturated earth tones or soft creams to avoid letting the gray undertones make your design feel overly flat.
Is #768797 readable on white or black?
#768797 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.68:1 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.