#796F90 Hex Color
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Dusty purple with a heavy gray cast, #796f90 reads matte and muted rather than vivid. It works best as a supporting tone behind brighter accents, since large fields can turn flat and ashy. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.7:1 contrast. Pair it with warm mustard or deep plum to keep it from feeling bleak.
Questions about #796f90
What is #796f90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #796f90 is rgb(121, 111, 144), in HSL hsl(258, 13%, 50%) and in CMYK 16%, 23%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #796f90?
Warm mustard and deep plum make #796f90 look richer than neutral grays do. For a softer palette, try cream and muted sage, which lift its dusty undertone without washing it out.
Is #796f90 readable on white or black?
#796f90 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.