#719BCD Hex Color
Steady blue with a cool cast
An unsaturated, cool blue with a slightly gray cast, #719bcd feels steady, responsible, and easy to trust. Its moderate lightness suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this shade at about 7.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #719bcd.
Questions about #719bcd
What is #719bcd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #719bcd is rgb(113, 155, 205), in HSL hsl(213, 48%, 62%) and in CMYK 45%, 24%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #719bcd?
The #719bcd hex color pairs well with navy, charcoal, white, and pale blue, balancing its cool gray cast with darker anchors or clean contrast. Use navy for a dependable look, charcoal for softer text, and white for open layouts.
Is #719bcd warm or cool?
#719bcd reads as a cool blue because its blue base and gray cast reduce warmth, creating a calm and dependable appearance. It works well where a measured, professional tone matters more than high energy or visual intensity.
Is #719bcd readable on white or black?
#719bcd has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.