#768C9E Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated blue, #768c9e carries a serious and disciplined tone. This matte shade works well as a grounding neutral for finance or tech branding. While it can appear washed out in large, empty areas, it maintains excellent readability with black text at a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #768c9e pairs best with sharp, clean whites or dark charcoal accents to add visual weight.
Questions about #768c9e
What is #768c9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #768c9e is rgb(118, 140, 158), in HSL hsl(207, 17%, 54%) and in CMYK 25%, 11%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How do I use #768c9e in a professional color scheme?
This shade pairs best with sharp, clean whites or dark charcoal accents to add visual weight and contrast. Because it is a muted, serious blue, it functions well as a grounding neutral for corporate or technical design layouts.
Is #768c9e readable on white or black?
#768c9e has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.