#718393 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy blue that sits one step from grey. The low saturation gives #718393 a steady, understated character, which suits finance, security, and nautical design. Black text reads at about 5.4:1 contrast here, so it holds up behind body copy. It works best as a supporting tone, and looks richer next to terracotta than beside plain white. The hex code is #718393.
Questions about #718393
What is #718393 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #718393 is rgb(113, 131, 147), in HSL hsl(208, 14%, 51%) and in CMYK 23%, 11%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #718393?
Try warm counterpoints like terracotta or burgundy, which bring out the faint blue undertone in #718393. For a stricter, cooler palette, pair it with charcoal and off-white.
Is #718393 readable on white or black?
#718393 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 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.