#707980 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits comfortably between grey and steel. Because it carries a serious, reliable weight, the hex code #707980 works well for finance or security interfaces. It functions best as a neutral background color, though it can appear a bit flat in large blocks. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to maintain strong, readable contrast for body text.
Questions about #707980
What is #707980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #707980 is rgb(112, 121, 128), in HSL hsl(206, 7%, 47%) and in CMYK 13%, 5%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #707980?
Because #707980 is a desaturated steel grey, it excels when paired with high-contrast, clean neutrals like crisp white or deep charcoal to ensure text remains legible. For a more sophisticated palette, try adding accents of soft terracotta or muted gold to warm up the cool, professional tone of the grey.
Does #707980 read more as blue or grey?
The color #707980 functions as a balanced bridge, but it leans slightly toward blue-grey, giving it a technical and reliable weight that pure grey lacks. It effectively mimics the appearance of weathered steel or slate, making it a staple for applications requiring a calm, secure interface design.
Is #707980 readable on white or black?
#707980 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 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.