#709496 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted cyan sits low on the saturation scale, offering a restrained and professional appearance. Because of its ashy quality, #709496 works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays and soft off-whites. It offers sufficient contrast for standard black text, making it a reliable choice for readable user interface components.
Questions about #709496
What is #709496 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #709496 is rgb(112, 148, 150), in HSL hsl(183, 15%, 51%) and in CMYK 25%, 1%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why does #709496 work well for UI backgrounds?
It functions as a neutral canvas that balances readability with a modern, desaturated aesthetic. Because of its ashy quality, #709496 provides sufficient contrast for standard black text without overwhelming the user or demanding too much visual attention.
Which colors should I pair with #709496?
This muted cyan pairs naturally with neutral tones to maintain its sophisticated, understated mood. Use charcoal for high-contrast typography, or incorporate soft off-whites and light warm grays to enhance the clean, professional feel of your design system.
Is #709496 readable on white or black?
#709496 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 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.