#78818F Hex Color
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#78818f is a dusty, ashy blue with strong grey undertones. Because it is so muted, it functions well as a professional, low-contrast background in UI design for finance or technology. Since this hex code offers a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains readable while projecting a sense of reliability and restraint. It pairs best with crisp whites or deep charcoal accents to avoid looking washed out.
Questions about #78818f
What is #78818f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78818f is rgb(120, 129, 143), in HSL hsl(217, 9%, 52%) and in CMYK 16%, 10%, 0%, 44%.
Which accent colors pair best with #78818f?
Because this color is so desaturated, it balances perfectly against crisp whites to provide clean negative space or with charcoal to anchor the design. These high-contrast pairings prevent the muted blue from appearing washed out or flat in your layout.
Is #78818f readable on white or black?
#78818f has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.