#71696F Hex Color
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#71696f is a dusty magenta with a grey cast, sitting between mauve and smoke. Its low saturation keeps things soft and restrained, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep teal or warm gold for contrast. White text reads clearly on it at about 5.3:1, which passes AA for body text. The hex code suits cosmetics, confectionery, and nightlife branding.
Questions about #71696f
What is #71696f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71696f is rgb(113, 105, 111), in HSL hsl(315, 4%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 2%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Can white text sit on #71696f?
Yes. #71696f gives white text a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text on this shade falls short, so keep type light.
What colors pair well with #71696f?
Is #71696f readable on white or black?
#71696f has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.