#787F99 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted indigo offers a matte and highly unsaturated appearance that reads as grounded and serious. Because of its structural weight, #787f99 works well as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp white or charcoal for UI elements, as its low chroma can look washed out. The hex code for this shade is #787f99.
Questions about #787f99
What is #787f99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #787f99 is rgb(120, 127, 153), in HSL hsl(227, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 22%, 17%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #787f99 for UI design?
Pair #787f99 with crisp whites or deep charcoal to maintain legibility and professional contrast. Because of its muted, dusty undertones, it works best as a supporting background element rather than as a primary button or vibrant accent color.
Is #787f99 considered a warm or cool color?
The #787f99 hex code is a cool-toned indigo that reads as desaturated and serious. Its low chroma levels give it a matte, grounded appearance, making it feel more reserved and calming compared to brighter, more saturated blue tones.
Is #787f99 readable on white or black?
#787f99 has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.29:1 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.