#798B8B Hex Color
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#798b8b is a muted sky blue that leans almost grey, with a dusty, matte finish. That low saturation keeps it calm and understated, which suits supporting roles and UI backgrounds more than hero moments. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.9:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy. Pair it with warm terracotta or deep navy to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #798b8b
What is #798b8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #798b8b is rgb(121, 139, 139), in HSL hsl(180, 7%, 51%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #798b8b?
Warm accents like terracotta or rust bring out the cool grey undertone in #798b8b, while navy keeps it grounded. Cream and charcoal work too if you want a softer palette.
Is #798b8b readable on white or black?
#798b8b has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.