#78909C Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #78909c is a dusty blue-gray with ashy undertones and restrained saturation. Its understated character suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces where reliability matters. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or muted copper. Black text has about 6.3:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #78909c
What is #78909c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78909c is rgb(120, 144, 156), in HSL hsl(200, 15%, 54%) and in CMYK 23%, 8%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #78909c?
#78909c pairs well with warm white, charcoal, muted copper, and soft sand, balancing its cool blue-gray base without overwhelming its restrained tone in interfaces, dashboards, and editorial layouts with clear visual hierarchy.
Does #78909c read as warm or cool?
#78909c reads as a cool color because its blue component exceeds its red component, while its low saturation and gray influence keep the effect muted rather than icy. That balance gives it a calm, practical feel for restrained visual systems.
Is #78909c readable on white or black?
#78909c has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.