#717FAD Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, this muted indigo shade sits in a cool, unsaturated middle ground. Because it lacks intensity, #717fad functions well as a reliable background tone that avoids the harshness of pure blue. It pairs effectively with off-white or charcoal for a professional look. Since it maintains a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, black text remains perfectly legible over this hex code for readable body copy.
Questions about #717fad
What is #717fad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #717fad is rgb(113, 127, 173), in HSL hsl(226, 27%, 56%) and in CMYK 35%, 27%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #717fad?
#717fad works best when paired with neutral tones like soft off-white or deep charcoal. These combinations ground the muted indigo, making it feel professional and balanced rather than washed out, especially for web UI backgrounds or corporate branding layouts.
Is #717fad readable on white or black?
#717fad has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.