#717C94 Color Information

Hex color code: #717C94

A understated blue shade, #717C94 appears as (113, 124, 148) in RGB and (221°, 14%, 51%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#717C94

RGB

113, 124, 148

HSL

221°, 14%, 51%

CMYK

24%, 16%, 0%, 42%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #717C94;
background-color: #717C94;
border-color: #717C94;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #717C94;
border: 2px solid #717C94;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#717C94]
text-[#717C94]
border-[#717C94]
shadow-[0_0_10px_717C94]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #717C94, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #717C94; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #717C94; color: #000000; }

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 #717C94; background-color: #717C9415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #717C9420; border-left: 4px solid #717C94; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #717C94; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #717C94 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

113, 124, 148

Red: 113 / Green: 124 / Blue: 148

HSL

221°, 14%, 51%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

24%, 16%, 0%, 42%

Cyan: 24% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 42%

What color is #717C94?

#717C94 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

948871

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #717C94 to RGB:

rgb(113, 124, 148)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #717C94 to HSL:

hsl(221, 14%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #717C94 to CMYK:

cmyk(24%, 16%, 0%, 42%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #717C94 has RGB (113, 124, 148) and HSL (221°, 14%, 51%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #717C94 is #948871, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #718D94.

Use #717C94 in CSS: color: #717C94 or background-color: #717C94. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #717C94

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.01:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #717C94?

#717C94 is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #717C94?

#717C94 in RGB is (113, 124, 148) - 113 red, 124 green, and 148 blue.

How to use #717C94 in CSS?

Use #717C94 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #717C94?

#948871 (complementary), #718D94 (analogous), and #4F5769 (lighter shade) work well with #717C94.