#707C99 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue carries an ashy undertone that feels grounded rather than bright. Because #707c99 is highly desaturated, it works best as a neutral background for professional interfaces like finance or legal dashboards. Pair it with crisp white or charcoal grey to maintain readability, as its low contrast can make small text difficult to distinguish. The hex code for this color is #707c99.
Questions about #707c99
What is #707c99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #707c99 is rgb(112, 124, 153), in HSL hsl(222, 17%, 52%) and in CMYK 27%, 19%, 0%, 40%.
Does #707c99 work well as a primary text color?
Using #707c99 as a primary text color is generally risky due to its low contrast against most backgrounds. You will likely face accessibility issues with small fonts, so it is safer to reserve this color for large headings, UI elements, or decorative backgrounds.
What colors pair best with #707c99?
Is #707c99 readable on white or black?
#707c99 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.