#718FE9 Hex Color
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Muted and fairly light, this periwinkle blue (#718fe9) reads like cornflower pulled partway toward gray. That softness gives it a steady, trustworthy feel, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech UI. Use it as a supporting tone or background rather than a hero accent; black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.8:1. It flatters warm sand and deep charcoal.
Questions about #718fe9
What is #718fe9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #718fe9 is rgb(113, 143, 233), in HSL hsl(225, 73%, 68%) and in CMYK 52%, 39%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #718fe9?
Warm neutrals like sand and cream balance its cool tone, while charcoal or burgundy make it feel richer. Skip large stretches of plain white beside it, since the contrast can wash this blue out.
Is #718fe9 readable on white or black?
#718fe9 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 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.