#708DE3 Hex Color

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This muted cornflower blue offers a professional, steady presence useful for corporate branding and UI applications. Because #708de3 provides strong contrast with black text, it works well for readable body copy. It leans cool and unsaturated, avoiding the electric intensity of brighter shades. For a balanced palette, try pairing this hex code with a soft charcoal instead of just what colors make gray.

Questions about #708de3

What is #708de3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #708de3 is rgb(112, 141, 227), in HSL hsl(225, 67%, 66%) and in CMYK 51%, 38%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #708de3?
This blue balances perfectly with deep charcoal for high-contrast professional text or a soft cream to keep the palette approachable. Using neutral shades prevents the color from feeling too energetic or overwhelming in a layout.
Is #708de3 readable on white or black?
#708de3 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.