#718B89 color
The hex color #718B89 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.3% red, 54.5% green and 53.7% blue (113, 139, 137).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 10% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Juniper (#6D9292), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.76:1).
#718B89 color codes
| HEX | #718B89 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(113, 139, 137) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.3%, 54.5%, 53.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 10%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 19%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 1%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.87, -9.65, -2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.87, 9.85, 191.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.557, 23.781, 27.169) | |
| Decimal | 7441289 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #718B89, 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 #718B89 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.76:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #718B89 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.76:1 | 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 #718B89 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#888889Protanopia
no red cones#838489Deuteranopia
no green cones#6a8c8aTritanopia
no blue cones#868686Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #718b89; }
.text { color: #718b89; }
.border { border: 2px solid #718b89; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(113 139 137 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #718b89, #71808b); }
Similar colors
#6d9292Juniper#698589Thundercloud#74857fArmour#648589Arctic#657f7aUnderwater World#698890Gothic#6a8389Puddle Jumper#6b7f81Blue Blood
Questions
- What color is #718B89?
- #718B89 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Juniper. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #718B89?
- The RGB value is 113, 139, 137: 113 red, 139 green and 137 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #718B89?
- The complementary color is #8B7173, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #718B89?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.76:1 and white text 3.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.