#717B79 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty teal sits firmly between grey and green, offering a muted and professional aesthetic. Because #717b79 provides enough contrast to support small black body text, it works well for UI backgrounds and text-heavy layouts. Pair it with soft cream or warm neutrals to prevent the color from appearing flat. The hex code for this specific shade is #717b79.
Questions about #717b79
What is #717b79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #717b79 is rgb(113, 123, 121), in HSL hsl(168, 4%, 46%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 2%, 52%.
What colors pair best with the muted #717b79?
Is #717b79 suitable for UI text on light backgrounds?
While #717b79 offers a professional aesthetic, it is best reserved for UI backgrounds, borders, or secondary elements rather than primary body text. It does not provide sufficient contrast ratio against standard white or very light backgrounds to meet modern accessibility standards for small, readable body copy.
Is #717b79 readable on white or black?
#717b79 has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.81:1 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.