#778B94 Hex Color
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Not quite blue and not quite gray, this dusty cyan sits in a muted middle ground. The hex code #778b94 reads matte and ashy, so it works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than a star accent. Black text passes AA on it at 5.9:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or cream to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #778b94
What is #778b94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #778b94 is rgb(119, 139, 148), in HSL hsl(199, 12%, 52%) and in CMYK 20%, 6%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #778b94?
Warm accents like terracotta or mustard keep #778b94 from reading flat, and cream softens its ashy edge. For a moodier palette, set it beside charcoal or deep plum.
Is #778b94 readable on white or black?
#778b94 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.