#717D80 Hex Color

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This dusty, muted cyan sits in a balanced middle ground between blue and grey. The hex code #717d80 offers a serious, grounded tone that works best as a supporting neutral rather than a primary color. It pairs particularly well with charcoal or soft creams. Because it meets WCAG AA standards, black text remains highly readable over this shade in UI backgrounds.

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What is #717d80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #717d80 is rgb(113, 125, 128), in HSL hsl(192, 6%, 47%) and in CMYK 12%, 2%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.

Which colors pair best with #717d80?

This color acts as a stabilizing neutral, so it works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal for high-contrast typography or soft creams to brighten the composition. It also sits comfortably alongside cool, dark navy tones for a sophisticated, monochromatic-inspired corporate look.

Is #717d80 readable on white or black?

#717d80 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.

#717D80 Hex Color

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