#717289 Hex Color
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Like faded denim under an overcast sky, #717289 is a muted indigo with heavy gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps things calm, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Warm ochre and soft cream flatter it well. White text passes AA on it at about 4.7:1 contrast, making the hex code #717289 a solid pick for night sky themes and meditation branding.
Questions about #717289
What is #717289 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #717289 is rgb(113, 114, 137), in HSL hsl(237, 10%, 49%) and in CMYK 18%, 17%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #717289?
Warm ochre and dusty rose lift its gray undertones, while soft cream keeps it calm and grounded. Avoid bright blues next to it, since they make this shade read muddy.
Is #717289 readable on white or black?
#717289 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.