#78949C Hex Color
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A dusty, muted cyan, #78949c leans into cool grey tones. Its matte appearance works well as a calm background for tech interfaces or branding, where it communicates understated wisdom. Because it sits in the mid-tones, pair it with sharp black text for high readability. This color exceeds accessibility standards for small body copy. The hex code for this shade is #78949c.
Questions about #78949c
What is #78949c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78949c is rgb(120, 148, 156), in HSL hsl(193, 15%, 54%) and in CMYK 23%, 5%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #78949c?
#78949c works beautifully when grounded by neutral tones or contrasted with warm accents. Pair it with crisp white or light grey for a clean UI, or add a pop of terracotta to introduce a complementary warmth that cuts through the cool, muted aesthetic.
Is #78949c readable on white or black?
#78949c has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.