#789DF3 Hex Color
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This mid-tone periwinkle sits at a cool, moderate saturation, avoiding the intensity of primary blues. Its restrained appearance makes it reliable for professional interfaces in finance or tech. Pair it with soft charcoals rather than pure black to maintain visual harmony. The hex code for this stable blue is #789df3. It provides enough contrast to support small text against light backgrounds.
Questions about #789df3
What is #789df3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #789df3 is rgb(120, 157, 243), in HSL hsl(222, 84%, 71%) and in CMYK 51%, 35%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #789df3 for professional designs?
This periwinkle works best alongside neutral charcoal or soft slate grays rather than pure black. Using these darker, muted neutrals ensures the blue remains the focal point while maintaining a clean, high-contrast, and sophisticated interface.
Is #789df3 readable on white or black?
#789df3 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.