#317E80 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries a distinctively cool and calm presence. Because of its muted character, #317e80 works well as a grounding base for tech interfaces or productivity apps. It pairs effectively with crisp white text, meeting accessibility standards for readable body copy. Use this shade sparingly in large areas, as its low saturation can feel muddy if not balanced by lighter accents or high-contrast elements.
Questions about #317e80
What is #317e80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #317e80 is rgb(49, 126, 128), in HSL hsl(182, 45%, 35%) and in CMYK 62%, 2%, 0%, 50%.
How can I balance #317e80 in a design layout?
Since #317e80 is quite muted and low in saturation, pair it with crisp white or off-white backgrounds to prevent the design from looking muddy. Use this shade as a grounding accent rather than a primary fill to maintain visual clarity.
Is #317e80 readable on white or black?
#317e80 has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.