#78799F Hex Color

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The hex code #78799f is a muted, ashy indigo with cool undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a restrained, thoughtful mood suited to meditation, spirituality, denim, and night-sky themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside burgundy or warm cream; black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for readable body copy.

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What is #78799f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #78799f is rgb(120, 121, 159), in HSL hsl(238, 17%, 55%) and in CMYK 25%, 24%, 0%, 38%.

What colors pair well with #78799f?

#78799f pairs well with burgundy, warm cream, and charcoal because its cool, muted base gains warmth or definition from stronger neighboring tones. Use burgundy for restrained richness, cream for softness, and charcoal for grounded interface text.

Is #78799f readable on white or black?

#78799f has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.

#78799F Hex Color

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