#769BC1 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated blue offers a cool and professional tone. Because the color is muted, it serves as a steady backdrop for technology or finance interfaces. You must use black text over #769bc1 to maintain readability, as lighter type washes out quickly. This hex code acts best as a supporting neutral rather than an accent, balancing well against deeper charcoal tones or stark whites.
Questions about #769bc1
What is #769bc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #769bc1 is rgb(118, 155, 193), in HSL hsl(210, 38%, 61%) and in CMYK 39%, 20%, 0%, 24%.
What is the best way to use #769bc1 in a layout?
#769bc1 functions best as a supporting neutral tone rather than a vibrant accent color. It creates a professional, steady atmosphere in technology and finance layouts, especially when balanced against deep charcoal text or crisp white elements to maintain readability.
Is #769bc1 readable on white or black?
#769bc1 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.