#788DA7 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #788da7 is a dusty blue with low saturation, medium lightness, and a matte blue-gray appearance. Its restrained character suggests calm, trust, and dependable control without demanding attention. The hex code #788da7 suits supporting backgrounds, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Black text achieves about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #788da7
What is #788da7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #788da7 is rgb(120, 141, 167), in HSL hsl(213, 21%, 56%) and in CMYK 28%, 16%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #788da7?
The best pairings for #788da7 use warm contrast, such as terracotta or burgundy, alongside cream, charcoal, or soft gray. These accents keep the muted blue from looking flat while preserving its measured, dependable mood.
Is #788da7 readable on white or black?
#788da7 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.