#717591 Hex Color
Muted indigo with an ashy undertone
Bleak and ashy, #717591 is an unsaturated indigo that sits firmly in the mid-tones. It feels matte and dusty, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or supporting brand elements. Because it is highly muted, pair this color with crisp, high-contrast warm neutrals to keep it from looking flat. The hex code for this subdued indigo shade is #717591.
Questions about #717591
What is #717591 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #717591 is rgb(113, 117, 145), in HSL hsl(233, 13%, 51%) and in CMYK 22%, 19%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair best with #717591?
Because #717591 is highly muted, it benefits from high-contrast warm neutrals to prevent a flat appearance. Try pairing it with soft terracotta or warm beige to add necessary depth and ensure text readability in user interface designs.
Is #717591 considered a warm or cool color?
This color sits firmly on the cooler side of the spectrum due to its indigo base, yet its desaturated, ashy quality strips away much of that intensity. It functions more as a neutral backdrop than a vibrant, active blue.
Is #717591 readable on white or black?
#717591 has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.