#788B8C Hex Color
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This dusty, matte cyan leans heavily into grey. Its desaturated character makes it a reliable neutral for tech interfaces and branding. Because #788b8c maintains a 5.9:1 contrast ratio with black text, it handles body copy perfectly. Use this color as a background to ground brighter accents, though avoid placing it next to pure white to keep it from appearing washed out. The hex code is #788b8c.
Questions about #788b8c
What is #788b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #788b8c is rgb(120, 139, 140), in HSL hsl(183, 8%, 51%) and in CMYK 14%, 1%, 0%, 45%.
Which colors pair well with #788b8c?
This shade works effectively with charcoal or deep navy for professional, high-contrast layouts. To add warmth, try pairing it with a soft cream or a muted terracotta, which balances the cool, industrial nature of this dusty cyan.
Is #788b8c readable on white or black?
#788b8c has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.