#788F97 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #788f97 carries gray and ashy cyan undertones that create a calm, understated presence. Its medium lightness works well for supporting backgrounds, navigation panels, and technology interfaces, especially beside warm white or rust accents. Black text reaches about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio, making this hex code suitable for small body text.
Questions about #788f97
What is #788f97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #788f97 is rgb(120, 143, 151), in HSL hsl(195, 13%, 53%) and in CMYK 21%, 5%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #788f97 in a palette?
Warm white and rust accents pair especially well with #788f97, balancing its cool gray-cyan undertones with gentle warmth and keeping interfaces calm, grounded, and easy to scan at a glance.
Does #788f97 read as warm or cool?
#788f97 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its gray and ashy cyan undertones soften the hue, reduce visual intensity, and give the shade a matte, reserved presence on screens and printed surfaces.
Is #788f97 readable on white or black?
#788f97 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.