#71868F Hex Color
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#71868f is a muted cyan-blue with dusty gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces and brand systems a calm, thoughtful feel without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting background or pair it with warm ivory and charcoal. Black text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #71868f.
Questions about #71868f
What is #71868f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71868f is rgb(113, 134, 143), in HSL hsl(198, 12%, 50%) and in CMYK 21%, 6%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #71868f?
#71868f pairs well with warm ivory, charcoal, and restrained earthy accents because its cool, dusty blue base benefits from gentle warmth and clear contrast in balanced interfaces, packaging, and print layouts.
Is #71868f readable on white or black?
#71868f has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.