#799093 Hex Color
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#799093 is a muted cyan-blue with ashy gray undertones, medium lightness, and a matte, weathered feel. Its restrained saturation suggests calm, trust, and clear thinking without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, communication materials, or aerospace-inspired branding. Black text reaches about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio on this color, and the hex code is #799093.
Questions about #799093
What is #799093 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #799093 is rgb(121, 144, 147), in HSL hsl(187, 11%, 53%) and in CMYK 18%, 2%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #799093 in a palette?
Pair #799093 with black text, warm off-white backgrounds, or terracotta accents; the warm accent offsets its ashy base, while lighter surfaces keep layouts from feeling heavy and give the muted blue enough separation to stay legible.
Is #799093 readable on white or black?
#799093 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.