#717F71 color
The hex color #717F71 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.3% red, 49.8% green and 44.3% blue (113, 127, 113).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 6% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.98:1).
#717F71 color codes
| HEX | #717F71 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(113, 127, 113) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.3%, 49.8%, 44.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 6%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 11%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 11%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.7, -8.03, 5.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.7, 9.95, 143.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.379, 19.881, 18.541) | |
| Decimal | 7438193 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #717F71, 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 #717F71 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.98:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #717F71 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.98:1 | 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 #717F71 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#807c70Protanopia
no red cones#7d7b72Deuteranopia
no green cones#707e7bTritanopia
no blue cones#7b7b7bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #717f71; }
.text { color: #717f71; }
.border { border: 2px solid #717f71; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(113 127 113 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #717f71, #717f78); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#738276Smoke#67786eCamping Trip#677f70Ecological#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#74857fArmour#76856aWreath#6f8770Thyme and Place
Questions
- What color is #717F71?
- #717F71 is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #717F71?
- The RGB value is 113, 127, 113: 113 red, 127 green and 113 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #717F71?
- The complementary color is #7F717F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #717F71?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.98:1 and white text 4.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.