#716F8E Color Information

Hex color code: #716F8E

A muted blue shade, #716F8E appears as (113, 111, 142) in RGB and (244°, 12%, 50%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#716F8E
RGB
113, 111, 142
HSL
244°, 12%, 50%
CMYK
20%, 22%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #716F8E;
background-color: #716F8E;
border-color: #716F8E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #716F8E;
border: 2px solid #716F8E;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#716F8E]
text-[#716F8E]
border-[#716F8E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_716F8E]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #716F8E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #716F8E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #716F8E; 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 #716F8E; background-color: #716F8E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #716F8E20; border-left: 4px solid #716F8E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #716F8E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #716F8E in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

113, 111, 142

Red: 113 / Green: 111 / Blue: 142

HSL

244°, 12%, 50%

Hue: 244° / Saturation: 12% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

20%, 22%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 20% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #716F8E?

#716F8E is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #716F8E to RGB:

rgb(113, 111, 142)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #716F8E to HSL:

hsl(244, 12%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #716F8E to CMYK:

cmyk(20%, 22%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #716F8E has RGB (113, 111, 142) and HSL (244°, 12%, 50%). 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 #716F8E is #8D8F70, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #707D8F.

Use #716F8E in CSS: color: #716F8E or background-color: #716F8E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #716F8E

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.37:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #716F8E?

#716F8E is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #716F8E?

#716F8E in RGB is (113, 111, 142) - 113 red, 111 green, and 142 blue.

How to use #716F8E in CSS?

Use #716F8E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #716F8E?

#8D8F70 (complementary), #707D8F (analogous), and #504F64 (lighter shade) work well with #716F8E.