#757599
A medium, muted blue closely aligning with Slategray.
About #757599
The hex code #757599 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Slategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 117 red, 117 green, and 153 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 24% Cyan, 24% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 40% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#757599
RGB117, 117, 153
HSL240.0°, 15.0%, 52.9%
CMYK24%, 24%, 0%, 40%
HSV240.0°, 23.5%, 60.0%
LAB50.5, 8.2, -19.4
XYZ19.4, 18.8, 32.7
Decimal7697817
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.41:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.76:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.22:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.05:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #757599;
}
.text-color {
color: #757599;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #757599;
}