#717171 Hex Color
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Mid-tone grey #717171 provides a balanced, neutral anchor for professional designs. Because it lacks specific color undertones, it works well as a grounding background or text color that avoids the harshness of pure black. With a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against white, this hex code meets WCAG AA standards for readable small body text. Use it alongside deep, saturated blues for a sophisticated, structured palette.
Questions about #717171
What is #717171 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #717171 is rgb(113, 113, 113), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 56%.
Which colors pair best with #717171?
Is #717171 readable on white or black?
#717171 has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.