#718BAC
Slate Gray · medium cool blue
About #718BAC
#718BAC is a medium, muted blue colour. Digitally that works out to 44% red, 55% green and 67% blue. In CMYK print terms it is 34% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 33% black. Most people will perceive it as cool.
Visually it is similar to Slate Gray (ΔE 10.7), with Dusty Blue the next nearest named colour. Across the colour wheel sits #AC9271 (camel), its complementary partner.
Because it is medium, it is most useful for illustrations, icons and secondary elements. Black text reads best on it at 5.99:1 (a WCAG AA pass).
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #718BAC?
#718BAC is a medium, muted blue colour. Digitally that works out to 44% red, 55% green and 67% blue. In CMYK print terms it is 34% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 33% black. Most people will perceive it as cool.
›What text colour should I use on #718BAC?
Use black text. Black on #718BAC has a contrast ratio of 5.99:1 (AA).
›What colours go with #718BAC?
Its complementary colour is #AC9271, and analogous partners are #71A9AC and #7571AC.