#79979E Hex Color
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Reach for #79979e when a project needs a muted sky blue that stays out of the way. This grayed cyan works as a supporting tone or UI background, holding black text at a 6.7:1 contrast ratio. Its very low saturation reads steady and grounded, though it can wash out next to pure white. Tech and communication brands use this hex code when trust matters more than flash.
Questions about #79979e
What is #79979e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79979e is rgb(121, 151, 158), in HSL hsl(191, 16%, 55%) and in CMYK 23%, 4%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #79979e?
Warm rust or terracotta gives #79979e a pleasing contrast since its cool gray undertone needs heat to feel alive. Pair it with charcoal for a restrained, professional palette.
Is #79979e readable on white or black?
#79979e has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.