#709CA1 color
The hex color #709CA1 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.9% red, 61.2% green and 63.1% blue (112, 156, 161).
Its hue angle is 186°, with 21% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Tranquili Teal (#6C9DA9), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.96:1).
#709CA1 color codes
| HEX | #709CA1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(112, 156, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.9%, 61.2%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(186, 21%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(186, 30%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 3%, 0%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.48, -13.58, -7.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.48, 15.47, 208.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.001, 29.794, 38.145) | |
| Decimal | 7380129 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #709CA1, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #709CA1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.96:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #709CA1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.96:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #709CA1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9598a1Protanopia
no red cones#8d92a1Deuteranopia
no green cones#5fa09dTritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #709ca1; }
.text { color: #709ca1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #709ca1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(112 156 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #709ca1, #7084a1); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #709CA1?
- #709CA1 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Tranquili Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #709CA1?
- The RGB value is 112, 156, 161: 112 red, 156 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #709CA1?
- The complementary color is #A17570, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #709CA1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.96:1 and white text 3.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.