#708394 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #708394 is a medium blue with a matte, gray-heavy finish. Its restrained saturation supports trust, control, and reliability without demanding attention, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or rust accents. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #708394.
Questions about #708394
What is #708394 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #708394 is rgb(112, 131, 148), in HSL hsl(208, 14%, 51%) and in CMYK 24%, 11%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #708394?
#708394 pairs well with warm white for a clean, balanced layout, while rust or terracotta accents add restrained warmth without overwhelming its cool, gray-heavy base. Charcoal text can reinforce its quiet, professional feel.
Does #708394 read as warm or cool?
#708394 reads as a cool blue because its medium blue hue is softened by a strong gray component rather than yellow or red warmth. The ashy finish makes it feel controlled, dependable, and easy to use in restrained interfaces.
Is #708394 readable on white or black?
#708394 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 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.