#708AA0 Hex Color
Dusty blue with a steady presence
Muted and ashy, #708aa0 is a dusty blue with low saturation and a matte, dependable feel. Its restrained lightness suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces where clarity matters more than energy. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #708aa0.
Questions about #708aa0
What is #708aa0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #708aa0 is rgb(112, 138, 160), in HSL hsl(208, 20%, 53%) and in CMYK 30%, 14%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #708aa0?
#708aa0 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and muted sandy neutrals because its cool, gray-blue base benefits from gentle warmth and strong value contrast in both digital layouts and print palettes. Use warm white for open layouts, charcoal for text, and a restrained accent such as terracotta.
Is #708aa0 readable on white or black?
#708aa0 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 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.