#768EAB Hex Color
Dusty blue with a matte, ashy finish
#768eab is a dusty blue with gray undertones and very little saturation. It reads calm and dependable, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and government sites. Its best role is a supporting tone behind dark text, since black type clears WCAG AA at about 6.2:1. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so lean on cream or terracotta accents to give it warmth.
Questions about #768eab
What is #768eab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #768eab is rgb(118, 142, 171), in HSL hsl(213, 24%, 57%) and in CMYK 31%, 17%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #768eab?
Warm accents like terracotta and cream bring out its gray undertone, while charcoal keeps a palette grounded. Avoid bright cyans, which overpower its muted character.
Is #768eab readable on white or black?
#768eab has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.