#789985 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #789985 is a dusty green with low saturation and a balanced, gray-leaning character. Its steady appearance suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding. Use the hex code #789985 as a supporting tone with warm ivory or deep brown. Black text remains clear at about 6.7:1 contrast, while white text lacks strong readability.
Questions about #789985
What is #789985 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #789985 is rgb(120, 153, 133), in HSL hsl(144, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 13%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #789985?
The #789985 hex color pairs well with warm ivory, cream, deep brown, and terracotta, which add warmth to its muted gray-green base without overpowering it; use darker brown for grounded accents and ivory for airy layouts.
Does #789985 read warm or cool?
#789985 reads as a balanced, slightly cool green because its low saturation and gray-leaning base soften the hue, keeping it calmer and less yellow than many natural greens while preserving a grounded feel.
Is #789985 readable on white or black?
#789985 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.