Color swatch image showing #788599 with RGB(120,133,153) values
Color swatch image showing #788599 with RGB(120,133,153) values

#788599 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #788599 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#788599 Color Information

#788599 RGB value is (120, 133, 153). The hex color red value is 120, green is 133, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 216°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 22 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 40 percent.

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#788599 Color Meaning

Color #788599 conveys composed neutrality, quiet strength, and subtle refinement. Its muted gray-blue tone evokes stone surfaces and misty landscapes. Color #788599 promotes steady attention and a balanced, composed atmosphere. In design, #788599 serves as a versatile background or accent, harmonizing with both vibrant and muted palettes. #788599 embodies stability, calm authority, and understated elegance. #788599 can provide a sense of focus, visual balance, and quiet presence in any setting.

Color Conversion

Convert #788599 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#788599
RGB
rgb(120, 133, 153)
HSL
hsl(216°, 14%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(22%, 13%, 0%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(216°, 22%, 60%)
XYZ
21.8830 23.0680 33.4362
Yxy
23.0680 0.2792 0.2943
Hunter Lab
48.0292 -0.0190 -1.1777
CIE-Lab
55.1423 -0.1980 -12.2730

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#788599 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#788599 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #788599 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#788599

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #788599 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#788599

protanopia

#7e7e94

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #788599;

Text Color

color: #788599;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #788599;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #78859940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #788599;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #788599 0%, #464f5c 100%);

#788599 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #788599 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.