#718EA3 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue has a matte finish that reads as professional and restrained. Because of its low chroma, #718ea3 works best as a supporting base color for corporate or medical branding where reliability matters more than excitement. It provides enough contrast to support black text clearly, making it a safe choice for UI components. Pair it with soft charcoals rather than bright whites to avoid a washed-out look.
Questions about #718ea3
What is #718ea3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #718ea3 is rgb(113, 142, 163), in HSL hsl(205, 21%, 54%) and in CMYK 31%, 13%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #718ea3 for a balanced palette?
This muted blue works exceptionally well when anchored by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate gray. Because #718ea3 is relatively unsaturated, it creates a sophisticated contrast against warm, off-white backgrounds or soft, earthy beige tones without feeling overwhelming.
Is #718ea3 readable on white or black?
#718ea3 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.