#718B8E Color Information

Hex color code: #718B8E

The hex color #718B8E is a balanced cyan with RGB values of (113, 139, 142) and HSL of (186°, 11%, 50%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#718B8E
RGB
113, 139, 142
HSL
186°, 11%, 50%
CMYK
20%, 2%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #718B8E;
background-color: #718B8E;
border-color: #718B8E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #718B8E;
border: 2px solid #718B8E;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#718B8E]
text-[#718B8E]
border-[#718B8E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_718B8E]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #718B8E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #718B8E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #718B8E; 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 #718B8E; background-color: #718B8E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #718B8E20; border-left: 4px solid #718B8E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #718B8E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #718B8E in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

113, 139, 142

Red: 113 / Green: 139 / Blue: 142

HSL

186°, 11%, 50%

Hue: 186° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

20%, 2%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 20% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #718B8E?

#718B8E is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #718B8E to RGB:

rgb(113, 139, 142)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #718B8E to HSL:

hsl(186, 11%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #718B8E to CMYK:

cmyk(20%, 2%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#718B8E is a neutral cyan color with RGB values of 113, 139, 142 and HSL of 186°, 11%, 50%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #718B8E is #8E7471, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #718E82.

Use #718B8E in CSS: color: #718B8E or background-color: #718B8E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #718B8E

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.79:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #718B8E?

#718B8E is a neutral cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #718B8E?

#718B8E in RGB is (113, 139, 142) - 113 red, 139 green, and 142 blue.

How to use #718B8E in CSS?

Use #718B8E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #718B8E?

#8E7471 (complementary), #718E82 (analogous), and #4F6163 (lighter shade) work well with #718B8E.