#789BC9 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue has a cool, professional character. It functions well as a stable UI background in finance or tech branding. The hex code for this shade is #789bc9. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it maintains good readability for body copy. Avoid pairing it with light grays, as the color can appear washed out without enough contrast.
Questions about #789bc9
What is #789bc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #789bc9 is rgb(120, 155, 201), in HSL hsl(214, 43%, 63%) and in CMYK 40%, 23%, 0%, 21%.
What design styles work best with #789bc9?
#789bc9 functions best in clean, corporate, or financial tech environments where stability and trust are the primary goals. It pairs effortlessly with charcoal for high-contrast typography, or with soft whites to maintain a balanced, airy, and professional interface aesthetic.
Is #789bc9 readable on white or black?
#789bc9 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.