#718E99 Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated blue with heavy grey undertones, #718e99 functions best as a grounding background or neutral supporting element in technical interfaces. Because it maintains a 6.0:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains highly readable for small body text. Designers often use hex code #718e99 when they need a reliable, matte alternative to standard cool greys.
Questions about #718e99
What is #718e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #718e99 is rgb(113, 142, 153), in HSL hsl(196, 16%, 52%) and in CMYK 26%, 7%, 0%, 40%.
Is #718e99 suitable for small body text?
#718e99 remains highly readable when used as text against a white background because it maintains a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. This makes it a reliable choice for functional body text in software applications where legibility and accessibility are the primary design goals.
What colors work well with #718e99?
Is #718e99 readable on white or black?
#718e99 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.03:1 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.