#787D84 Hex Color
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#787d84 is a muted, desaturated blue with strong grey undertones. Its dusty quality makes it a reliable choice for corporate or professional design projects, such as finance or law enforcement branding. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it works well as a background for clean, legible interface designs. Pair this shade with soft whites or slate grays for a balanced, industrial aesthetic.
Questions about #787d84
What is #787d84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #787d84 is rgb(120, 125, 132), in HSL hsl(215, 5%, 49%) and in CMYK 9%, 5%, 0%, 48%.
How does #787d84 perform in UI design?
#787d84 acts as a highly reliable neutral that maintains strong contrast against standard black text for readability. Its desaturated nature prevents it from overpowering interface elements, making it an excellent background choice for professional dashboards or complex data visualizations.
What colors pair well with #787d84?
Is #787d84 readable on white or black?
#787d84 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.