#716E79 Hex Color
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#716e79 is a dusty, ashy purple with a gray cast and restrained violet undertones. Its muted, medium-dark value suggests spirituality, wisdom, and order without feeling theatrical. Use the hex code #716e79 as a supporting tone in luxury, religious, or gaming palettes, paired with warm ivory or tarnished gold. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #716e79
What is #716e79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #716e79 is rgb(113, 110, 121), in HSL hsl(256, 5%, 45%) and in CMYK 7%, 9%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #716e79?
#716e79 pairs well with warm ivory, soft cream, and tarnished gold, which lift its dusty violet undertone without making the palette feel loud. Use darker charcoal or deep navy when you need a more grounded, formal companion.
Is #716e79 readable on white or black?
#716e79 has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.