#717793 Hex Color
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This dusty indigo is a muted, matte tone with strong ashy undertones. It acts as an excellent neutral background for modern UI design, providing enough contrast for standard black body text. Because it is highly unsaturated, it pairs well with vibrant accent colors to keep them grounded. The hex code for this color is #717793.
Questions about #717793
What is #717793 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #717793 is rgb(113, 119, 147), in HSL hsl(229, 14%, 51%) and in CMYK 23%, 19%, 0%, 42%.
What makes #717793 a good choice for user interfaces?
#717793 provides a stable, muted foundation that prevents eye strain while offering enough contrast against white or black text. It acts as a grounding element in complex layouts, allowing brighter, more saturated UI elements to stand out without competing for visual attention.
What colors pair well with #717793?
Is #717793 readable on white or black?
#717793 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.