#708A96 Hex Color

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The hex code #708a96 is a muted blue-cyan with gray, dusty undertones and a matte finish. Its medium lightness creates a calm, dependable feel without the sharpness of brighter blues. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, finance, healthcare, or aerospace palettes, pairing it with warm white or dark navy. Black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast.

Questions about #708a96

What is #708a96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #708a96 is rgb(112, 138, 150), in HSL hsl(199, 15%, 51%) and in CMYK 25%, 8%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #708a96?
Pair #708a96 with warm white, navy, or charcoal for balanced contrast; warm white softens its cool, dusty cast, while deeper neutrals give interfaces and editorial layouts a more structured feel.
Does #708a96 look warm or cool?
The #708a96 hex color reads cool because its blue-cyan base is softened by gray, giving it a restrained, dependable mood rather than the crisp intensity of saturated blue. It suits calm digital products and professional visual systems.
Is #708a96 readable on white or black?
#708a96 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.