#718875 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #718875 is a low-saturation green with a matte, gray cast. Its restrained lightness creates a steady, understated feel suited to sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or dark charcoal, since it can look muddy across large areas. Black text remains readable, with about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #718875.
Questions about #718875
What is #718875 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #718875 is rgb(113, 136, 117), in HSL hsl(130, 9%, 49%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 14%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #718875?
#718875 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, muted terracotta, and soft beige, which balance its gray-green cast without adding too much saturation. Use warm neutrals for an airy layout and darker accents for stronger definition.
What mood does #718875 create in a design?
With its low saturation and gray cast, #718875 reads as calm, grounded, and practical rather than bright or energetic. It works well for supporting backgrounds, sustainability or wellness interfaces, and restrained editorial layouts, especially when surrounded by warmer neutrals.
Is #718875 readable on white or black?
#718875 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.