SlateGray — #708090 HEX Color

#708090rgb(112, 128, 144)

About SlateGray

SlateGray (#708090) is a cool, mid, muted blue tone with a hue of 210°, saturation of 13% and lightness of 50%. It works well for corporate and professional UI and conveys a calm feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 4.05:1, while on black it reaches 5.18:1 — so prefer black text when using #708090 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#708090

RGBrgb(112, 128, 144)

HSLhsl(210°, 13%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(22%, 11%, 0%, 44%)

CIELABLab(52.8, -2.1, -10.6)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

4.05:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

5.18:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #708090 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #708090;

color: #708090;

border: 2px solid #708090;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #708090, #908070);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #708090;
  --color-primary-rgb: 112, 128, 144;
  --color-primary-hsl: 210, 13%, 50%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #708090?

Color #708090 is commonly known as SlateGray. It is a cool, mid, muted blue tone.

Is #708090 a warm or cool color?

SlateGray (#708090) is a cool color. With a hue of 210°, it falls in the blue family.

What colors go well with #708090?

Colors that pair well with SlateGray (#708090) include its complementary color (#908070), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous blue tones for harmonious palettes.