#769DB1 Hex Color
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This dusty blue is highly unsaturated and leans cold. Because of its muted, ashy quality, #769db1 works best as a supporting tone in professional palettes for finance or technology rather than a dominant background. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to ground the color. The hex code for this blue is #769db1, which provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #769db1
What is #769db1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #769db1 is rgb(118, 157, 177), in HSL hsl(200, 27%, 58%) and in CMYK 33%, 11%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #769db1 for a balanced palette?
This muted blue thrives alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp white to maintain clarity in professional layouts. If you need a more complex scheme, introducing a warm terracotta provides a complementary pop that balances the cool, ashy undertones.
Is #769db1 readable on white or black?
#769db1 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.