#707473 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy mid-tone offers a dependable foundation for interface design. It holds enough depth to stay visible against white backgrounds, satisfying WCAG AA standards for body text legibility. Because #707473 is a highly desaturated grey, it pairs best with vibrant accent colors that prevent it from feeling too sterile or industrial. Designers value this hex code for its restraint in modern, minimal layouts.
Questions about #707473
What is #707473 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #707473 is rgb(112, 116, 115), in HSL hsl(165, 2%, 45%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 1%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which accent colors work best with #707473?
Because #707473 is a highly desaturated neutral, it demands a vibrant companion to avoid looking sterile. It pairs effectively with a punchy terracotta to add warmth, or a sharp electric blue for a modern, high-contrast digital aesthetic.
Is #707473 readable on white or black?
#707473 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.