#708093 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits right on the edge of grey, offering a matte finish that reads as professional and restrained. Because it is highly desaturated, #708093 works best as a neutral supporting tone rather than a dominant background, where it can occasionally feel washed out. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or warm copper accents. The hex code for this shade is #708093.
Questions about #708093
What is #708093 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #708093 is rgb(112, 128, 147), in HSL hsl(213, 14%, 51%) and in CMYK 24%, 13%, 0%, 42%.
How can I effectively use #708093 in a design layout?
Because #708093 is highly desaturated, it functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background color. It provides a stable, professional anchor when paired with high-contrast text or alongside warmer, bolder accents like copper or terracotta.
Does #708093 read as a warm or cool color?
The #708093 hex color leans decidedly cool due to its strong blue base, but its heavy grey component pulls it toward a neutral, matte aesthetic. This balance prevents it from feeling too icy or vibrant, making it well-suited for corporate or minimal design environments.
Is #708093 readable on white or black?
#708093 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.