#717D93 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted blue, #717d93 reads as serious and understated. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works best as a neutral background rather than an accent. This shade pairs well with soft creams or charcoal grays to create a professional look. The hex code #717d93 provides sufficient contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, readable interface design in tech or finance.
Questions about #717d93
What is #717d93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #717d93 is rgb(113, 125, 147), in HSL hsl(219, 14%, 51%) and in CMYK 23%, 15%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair best with #717d93 for a professional layout?
#717d93 works beautifully with charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain a sophisticated, balanced aesthetic. Because it is highly desaturated, adding these neutrals creates a polished, legible interface that feels corporate and reliable rather than overly decorative.
Is #717d93 readable on white or black?
#717d93 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.