#718C57 Hex Color
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#718c57 is a muted, dusty olive with low saturation. This earthy tone functions as a stable background for organic branding or outdoor themes. The hex code #718c57 offers a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, comfortably meeting WCAG AA standards. While it can read muddy in isolation, it looks professional when paired with warm, creamy off-whites instead of stark, bright neutrals.
Questions about #718c57
What is #718c57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #718c57 is rgb(113, 140, 87), in HSL hsl(91, 23%, 45%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 38%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #718c57 for a balanced palette?
Pair #718c57 with warm, creamy off-whites to avoid the muddy look that happens with stark, bright neutrals. For a sophisticated contrast, introduce deeper tones like charcoal or soft earthy accents to maintain the professional, organic character of this shade.
Is #718c57 readable on white or black?
#718c57 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.