#799A94 Hex Color
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#799a94 is a muted, ashy teal with gray-green undertones and moderate lightness. Its low saturation gives interfaces a composed, trustworthy feel without the sterility of pale gray. Use it as a supporting tone in wellness, healthcare, or technology palettes, pairing it with charcoal for readable text. The hex code #799a94 supports black body text at about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #799a94
What is #799a94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #799a94 is rgb(121, 154, 148), in HSL hsl(169, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 4%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #799a94?
#799a94 pairs best with charcoal, warm ivory, and muted terracotta because its low saturation welcomes contrast without losing its composed character, while the gray-green undertone keeps warmer accents from feeling harsh in restrained palettes.
Does #799a94 read warm or cool?
#799a94 reads as a balanced to slightly cool, gray-green teal because its restrained saturation softens the green component and its blue cast keeps the color from feeling earthy. That muted quality suits healthcare, wellness, hospitality, and calm technology interfaces.
Is #799a94 readable on white or black?
#799a94 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.