#788BA5 Hex Color
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The hex code #788ba5 is a dusty, unsaturated blue that feels serious and controlled. It serves as a stable base for corporate or financial interfaces. This shade offers excellent contrast, supporting black body text comfortably for readable UI design. Pair it with crisp, clean white to keep the overall palette from appearing too muddy, as its muted nature can sometimes feel flat on its own.
Questions about #788ba5
What is #788ba5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #788ba5 is rgb(120, 139, 165), in HSL hsl(215, 20%, 56%) and in CMYK 27%, 16%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What color palettes work best with #788ba5?
#788ba5 functions best when balanced against high-contrast, clean neutrals like off-white or soft-gray to prevent it from appearing muddy. For a sophisticated corporate look, combine it with deep charcoal text to maintain professional readability.
Is #788ba5 suitable for corporate design?
Yes, #788ba5 is highly effective for financial and corporate interfaces because its unsaturated, dusty quality feels stable and serious. It avoids the distractions of overly vibrant blues while remaining dark enough to support readable black or charcoal typography.
Is #788ba5 readable on white or black?
#788ba5 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.03:1 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.