#708A80 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy teal sits in a desaturated space between green and grey. With its matte finish and low chroma, #708a80 serves best as a supporting background tone rather than a focal point. It pairs well with warm cream or crisp white, offering a sophisticated, balanced backdrop for wellness or tech interfaces. Black text remains legible against this hex code, ensuring it works for functional UI.
Questions about #708a80
What is #708a80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #708a80 is rgb(112, 138, 128), in HSL hsl(157, 10%, 49%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 7%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #708a80?
Because #708a80 is quite desaturated, it works exceptionally well when contrasted against warm, creamy whites or deep, grounding neutrals. Pairing it with a crisp off-white keeps the aesthetic clean, while a dark charcoal provides necessary depth for text legibility.
Is #708a80 readable on white or black?
#708a80 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.