#798FB1 Hex Color
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#798fb1 is a muted, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its restrained lightness suggests trust, control, and reliability, making it effective for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or off-white; black text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #798fb1.
Questions about #798fb1
What is #798fb1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #798fb1 is rgb(121, 143, 177), in HSL hsl(216, 26%, 58%) and in CMYK 32%, 19%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #798fb1 work with black or white text?
Black text on #798fb1 reaches about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio, passing WCAG AA for normal text but not AAA, so it is a safer choice than white for body copy, labels, and other readable interface content.
What colors pair well with #798fb1?
Pair #798fb1 with charcoal, off-white, or muted warm accents to balance its cool gray undertones; the result suits calm interfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained branding without making the palette feel flat.
Is #798fb1 readable on white or black?
#798fb1 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.