#798A9A Hex Color
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A dusty, matte blue with strong grey undertones, #798a9a brings a muted sense of stability to corporate interfaces. Its low saturation makes it an excellent, professional background choice for finance or tech applications. Because this shade offers a solid 5.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, it maintains perfect readability for UI elements. Use this hex code to anchor designs that require a serious, trustworthy tone.
Questions about #798a9a
What is #798a9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #798a9a is rgb(121, 138, 154), in HSL hsl(209, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 21%, 10%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #798a9a in my UI designs?
#798a9a works best as a background color for professional applications, such as data-heavy finance or tech dashboards. Because of its muted, grey-leaning character, it reduces visual fatigue while maintaining enough presence to ground interactive elements without appearing too clinical or harsh.
Is #798a9a readable on white or black?
#798a9a has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 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.