Color swatch image showing #708099 with RGB(112,128,153) values

#708099 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #708099 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#708099 Color Information

#708099 RGB value is (112, 128, 153). The hex color red value is 112, green is 128, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 217°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 27 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent, 40 percent.

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#708099 Color Meaning

Color #708099 is a medium, muted blue-gray shade with both cool and neutral qualities. Slate Grey (#708099) evokes stone and fog, promoting calm, composed thinking and psychological resilience. #708099 is particularly supportive for structured decision-making and reflective analysis. Culturally, Slate Grey (#708099) is used in modern design, corporate interiors, and fashion to convey neutrality, sophistication, and stability. Spiritually, #708099 color resonates with the third eye chakra, enhancing intuitive perception and meditative focus. In energy practices, #708099 encourages balanced reflection, mental clarity, and mindful awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #708099 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#708099
RGB
rgb(112, 128, 153)
HSL
hsl(217°, 17%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(27%, 16%, 0%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(217°, 27%, 60%)
XYZ
20.1510 21.1830 33.1636
Yxy
21.1830 0.2705 0.2843
Hunter Lab
46.0250 0.0074 -1.3700
CIE-Lab
53.1492 0.0850 -15.3418

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red112 / 255 (44%)
44%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#708099 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#708099 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #708099 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #708099 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#708099

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #708099;

Text Color

color: #708099;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #708099;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #70809940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #708099;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #708099 0%, #414b5b 100%);

#708099 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #708099 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.