#788E90 Hex Color
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#788e90 is a muted cyan-blue with dusty gray undertones, a matte shade that feels restrained and refreshing. Its low saturation suits UI backgrounds, supporting elements, and technology branding, while black text remains readable at about 6.1:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ivory or rust for definition. The hex code is #788e90.
Questions about #788e90
What is #788e90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #788e90 is rgb(120, 142, 144), in HSL hsl(185, 10%, 52%) and in CMYK 17%, 1%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #788e90?
Is #788e90 a warm or cool color?
#788e90 reads as a cool color because its cyan-blue base outweighs its dusty gray undertones, while the gray softens the temperature into a calm, matte look rather than the crisp, vivid feel of brighter blue.
Is #788e90 readable on white or black?
#788e90 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.