#709BA6 Hex Color
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Storm-worn denim comes close to #709ba6, a dusty sky blue with heavy gray undertones. That low saturation keeps it level, so it works as a dominant base in tech branding and UI backgrounds where brighter blues shout. The hex code flatters warm accents like terracotta, which offsets its ashy cast. Black text clears WCAG AA on top at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #709ba6
What is #709ba6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #709ba6 is rgb(112, 155, 166), in HSL hsl(192, 23%, 55%) and in CMYK 33%, 7%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #709ba6?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and ochre balance the gray-cool cast of #709ba6, while deep plum suits moodier palettes. Both approaches keep its muted quality intact.
Is #709ba6 readable on white or black?
#709ba6 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.