#789EBC Hex Color
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#789ebc is a dusty, grayed-down medium blue. Its muted saturation keeps it soft and steady, so it works well as a calm background or supporting tone in UI design. It reads cool and dependable, with just enough depth to hold its own against white, charcoal, and warmer accent shades.
Questions about #789ebc
What is #789ebc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #789ebc is rgb(120, 158, 188), in HSL hsl(206, 34%, 60%) and in CMYK 36%, 16%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #789ebc?
Charcoal, soft cream, warm gray, and burgundy all flatter #789ebc. Its gray undertone keeps it from clashing with most neutrals.
Is #789ebc a warm or cool blue?
#789ebc is a cool blue. Its gray undertone mutes the brightness, giving it a calm, slightly weathered look.
Can I use #789ebc for text?
It works for large headings, but its mid lightness means darker navy is a safer pick for small body text.
Is #789ebc readable on white or black?
#789ebc has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.41:1 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.