Slate Gray
A cool and versatile muted slate blue
Slate Gray is a muted, dusty tone that balances blue and gray. With its cool and desaturated character, it acts as a reliable neutral for professional UI backgrounds or supporting elements. Because black text maintains a strong 5.2:1 contrast ratio against it, #708090 works well for readable body copy. Use this hex code when you need an understated alternative to standard white or light gray.
Questions about Slate Gray
What is the hex code for Slate Gray?
Slate Gray is #708090. In RGB that is rgb(112, 128, 144), in HSL hsl(210, 13%, 50%) and in CMYK 22%, 11%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #708090?
This slate shade balances perfectly with crisp white for a clean modern look, or it can be paired with charcoal to create a subtle, monochromatic depth. Use warm accent colors like terracotta to break up its cool, desaturated undertones.
Is Slate Gray readable on white or black?
Slate Gray has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.