#789878 Hex Color
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#789878 is a muted, ashy green with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained character suggests calm and stability, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal, or for calm UI backgrounds with black text for clear readability. The hex code is #789878.
Questions about #789878
What is #789878 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #789878 is rgb(120, 152, 120), in HSL hsl(120, 13%, 53%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 21%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #789878?
#789878 pairs well with cream, charcoal, warm wood tones, and restrained earthy colors because its dusty green base stays supportive rather than dominant; cream softens it, charcoal sharpens it, and terracotta adds a warm contrasting accent.
Does #789878 have a warm or cool undertone?
#789878 reads as a muted, neutral-to-cool green because its gray, ashy quality tempers the natural warmth of green. It feels calm and grounded rather than bright, making it suitable for quiet layouts and understated brand palettes.
Is #789878 readable on white or black?
#789878 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.56:1 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.