#718EE7 Hex Color
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A cool, moderately light blue with softened saturation, #718ee7 feels dependable without becoming severe. Its subtle violet undertone suits finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or prominent UI accent, while black text provides strong readability at about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #718ee7
What is #718ee7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #718ee7 is rgb(113, 142, 231), in HSL hsl(225, 71%, 67%) and in CMYK 51%, 39%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #718ee7?
#718ee7 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and warm sand, which anchor its cool blue-violet cast without making the palette feel harsh. Use warm neutrals for editorial layouts and restrained interfaces.
Is #718ee7 readable on white or black?
#718ee7 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.