#709ED0 Hex Color
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This unsaturated blue provides a stable foundation for financial or healthcare branding. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, it pairs effectively with dark slate grays rather than stark white. Designers favor the hex code #709ed0 for UI backgrounds where readability matters, as black text maintains high contrast against it. It avoids being overly vivid while maintaining a professional, grounded character for modern interfaces.
Questions about #709ed0
What is #709ed0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #709ed0 is rgb(112, 158, 208), in HSL hsl(211, 51%, 63%) and in CMYK 46%, 24%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #709ed0?
#709ed0 works best with muted tones rather than stark whites. It creates a sophisticated, grounded interface when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays, which help anchor the mid-tone blue and improve overall readability for modern digital designs.
Is #709ed0 a good choice for UI backgrounds?
Designers favor #709ed0 for UI backgrounds because it offers a professional, non-vibrant presence that makes black text highly readable. Its unsaturated nature ensures the background stays in the background, keeping the user focus exactly where it needs to be.
Is #709ed0 readable on white or black?
#709ed0 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.