#798595 Hex Color
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#798595 is a muted blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte, almost gray appearance. Its restrained lightness supports trust, control, and reliability in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with black text, which reaches about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #798595.
Questions about #798595
What is #798595 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #798595 is rgb(121, 133, 149), in HSL hsl(214, 12%, 53%) and in CMYK 19%, 11%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #798595?
#798595 pairs well with white, black, and navy, while warm accents such as terracotta create balanced contrast and keep its muted blue-gray base from feeling flat in interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts.
Is #798595 readable on white or black?
#798595 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.