#788495 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #788495 is a dusty blue-gray with ashy slate undertones and restrained saturation. Its mid-depth value feels dependable, controlled, and understated, fitting security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside off-white or charcoal rather than a dominant background. The hex code #788495 also supports readable black body text at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #788495
What is #788495 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #788495 is rgb(120, 132, 149), in HSL hsl(215, 12%, 53%) and in CMYK 19%, 11%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #788495 in a restrained interface?
Is #788495 suitable for body text and UI backgrounds?
Black text on #788495 reaches about a 5.5:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text; the shade can therefore support readable content backgrounds, though testing specific font weights and neighboring colors remains necessary for a finished interface.
Where does #788495 work best in a visual system?
Use #788495 as a supporting tone for dashboards, security products, healthcare tools, and government interfaces, where its low saturation creates a controlled backdrop without competing with alerts, data highlights, or primary navigation.
Is #788495 readable on white or black?
#788495 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.