#778698 Hex Color
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Not quite grey and not quite navy, #778698 is a muted slate blue with ashy, dusty undertones. Its low saturation reads matte and understated, which suits supporting roles over dominant ones. The hex code carries enough contrast for WCAG AA body text behind black type, and it flatters warm terracotta accents more than the expected camel.
Questions about #778698
What is #778698 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #778698 is rgb(119, 134, 152), in HSL hsl(213, 14%, 53%) and in CMYK 22%, 12%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #778698?
Warm terracotta and muted brass make #778698 look richer than the usual white-and-navy pairing. Cream and charcoal also work for softer, more neutral layouts.
Is #778698 readable on white or black?
#778698 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.