#789491 Hex Color
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Reach for this muted teal in wellness or healthcare design when pure white feels too sterile. #789491 is a dusty, gray-leaning shade that sits comfortably in the 30% support role of a palette. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.4:1 contrast, so it passes AA for body copy. Next to white it can wash out, so pair it with cream or charcoal instead.
Questions about #789491
What is #789491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #789491 is rgb(120, 148, 145), in HSL hsl(174, 12%, 53%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 2%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #789491?
Pair #789491 with warm cream or charcoal to protect its softness, since it can look washed out against bright white. A small terracotta accent adds welcome warmth to its ashy green tone.
Is #789491 readable on white or black?
#789491 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.