#717888 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty slate leans heavily into grey, offering a stable and understated presence for professional interfaces. It functions best as a grounding neutral for UI backgrounds or secondary containers rather than a dominant brand color. Because it maintains enough contrast for black text, readability remains high. The hex code for this ashy blue is #717888.
Questions about #717888
What is #717888 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #717888 is rgb(113, 120, 136), in HSL hsl(222, 9%, 49%) and in CMYK 17%, 12%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #717888?
#717888 serves as a versatile neutral that pairs best with crisp whites or charcoal for high-contrast, professional interfaces. It also balances well against soft, warm earth tones like a muted terracotta if you want to add a touch of unexpected visual interest.
Is #717888 better for text or backgrounds?
Due to its mid-tone value, #717888 functions much better as a background or container color than as a primary text color. It provides excellent readability when paired with white or very dark text, ensuring your interface remains accessible without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #717888 readable on white or black?
#717888 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 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.