#71849C Hex Color
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#71849c is a muted, dusty blue with strong gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a steady, understated feel, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology designs. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or burgundy accents. The hex code #71849c supports readable black body text at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #71849c
What is #71849c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71849c is rgb(113, 132, 156), in HSL hsl(213, 18%, 53%) and in CMYK 28%, 15%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #71849c feel warm or cool?
#71849c reads as a cool blue because its blue base is softened by strong gray undertones, creating a muted, ashy appearance that feels steady rather than icy and works well in calm, professional interfaces.
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Is #71849c readable on white or black?
#71849c has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.