#717C78

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #717C78?

RGB(113, 124, 120), HSL(158.2, 4.6%, 46.5%), CMYK(8.9%, 0.0%, 3.2%, 51.4%).

Q: Does #717C78 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.32:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#717C78 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 113, 124, 120, in HSL 158.2°, 4.6%, 46.5%, and in CMYK 8.9%, 0.0%, 3.2%, 51.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 7037 Dusty Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#717C78

RGB

113, 124, 120

HSL

158.2, 4.6%, 46.5%

HSV

158.2, 8.9%, 48.6%

CMYK

8.9%, 0.0%, 3.2%, 51.4%

OKLCH

0.5759 0.0144 172.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7037 Dusty Grey

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.