#798CA4 Hex Color

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#798ca4 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a matte finish. This muted tone provides a stable, professional backdrop suitable for finance and corporate UI designs. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it works well for readable body copy. The hex code for this ashy blue is #798ca4. Use it as a dominant neutral to ground your layout without the coldness of standard grays.

Questions about #798ca4

What is #798ca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #798ca4 is rgb(121, 140, 164), in HSL hsl(213, 19%, 56%) and in CMYK 26%, 15%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #798ca4?
Because of its muted, ashy quality, #798ca4 pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like cream or beige to add balance. For a stronger, high-contrast look, combine it with deep charcoal to highlight its professional blue undertones.
Is #798ca4 readable on white or black?
#798ca4 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.