#789890 Hex Color

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A desaturated, dusty teal, #789890 offers a sophisticated alternative to standard blues. It functions best as a supporting tone in web interfaces, grounding brighter accents without overwhelming the layout. Pair this color with warm, creamy neutrals for a balanced palette. The hex code for this muted shade is #789890. It provides sufficient contrast for small, readable body text when set against black.

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What is #789890 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #789890 is rgb(120, 152, 144), in HSL hsl(165, 13%, 53%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 5%, 40%.

Which colors pair best with #789890?

#789890 works beautifully alongside warm, creamy neutrals like ivory or soft beige to create a balanced, professional aesthetic. For a more modern, high-contrast look, pair this dusty teal with a deep charcoal to anchor the design without appearing too harsh.

Is #789890 readable on white or black?

#789890 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.

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