#716B8E Color Information

Hex color code: #716B8E

The hex color #716B8E is a balanced blue with RGB values of (113, 107, 142) and HSL of (250°, 14%, 49%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#716B8E

RGB

113, 107, 142

HSL

250°, 14%, 49%

CMYK

20%, 25%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #716B8E;
background-color: #716B8E;
border-color: #716B8E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #716B8E;
border: 2px solid #716B8E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#716B8E]
text-[#716B8E]
border-[#716B8E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_716B8E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #716B8E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #716B8E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #716B8E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #716B8E; background-color: #716B8E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #716B8E20; border-left: 4px solid #716B8E; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #716B8E; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #716B8E in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

113, 107, 142

Red: 113 / Green: 107 / Blue: 142

HSL

250°, 14%, 49%

Hue: 250° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

20%, 25%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 20% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #716B8E?

#716B8E is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

898E6B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #716B8E to RGB:

rgb(113, 107, 142)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #716B8E to HSL:

hsl(250, 14%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #716B8E to CMYK:

cmyk(20%, 25%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #716B8E has RGB (113, 107, 142) and HSL (250°, 14%, 49%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #716B8E is #898E6B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6B778E.

Use #716B8E in CSS: color: #716B8E or background-color: #716B8E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #716B8E

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.20:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #716B8E?

#716B8E is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #716B8E?

#716B8E in RGB is (113, 107, 142) - 113 red, 107 green, and 142 blue.

How to use #716B8E in CSS?

Use #716B8E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #716B8E?

#898E6B (complementary), #6B778E (analogous), and #4F4B63 (lighter shade) work well with #716B8E.