Solid Slate Gray Background #708090
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With hex #708090 (rgb(112, 128, 144)), this versatile mid-tone blue tone sits around 210° on the color wheel. Its muted, powdery color makes it feel focused and trustworthy, which is why designers reach for slate gray when they need a dependable background that still has personality.
Quick specs
- HEX
- #708090
- RGB
- rgb(112, 128, 144)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 13%, 50%)
- Readable text
- #FFFFFF
background-color: #708090;
Where Slate Gray shines
- Tech or finance dashboards that need a trustworthy base hue
- Slate Gray backdrops for travel, sky, or ocean-inspired campaigns
- Presentation slides where cool tones keep focus on the data
Practical tips
- Both dark and light copy read well here—use weight/size to dial in emphasis (the Copy RGB/HEX buttons above make it easy to grab the exact values).
- Use the adjustment sliders to nudge the hue when you need a complementary accent.
- The download tool exports lossless PNG/JPEG files up to 5000×5000, so you can drop the color straight into mockups or presentations.
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Color story & pairings
Slate Gray echoes coastal skies and polished dashboards, so it is a strong choice for professional screens, data-heavy slides, and cool-toned wallpapers.
Looking for a solid slate gray background or a downloadable slate gray wallpaper? The instant preview, copy-ready HEX/RGB codes, and high-resolution exports above make it easy to grab the exact shade and drop it straight into your project.
Try pairing it with peru, dark orange or chocolate for palettes that feel intentional on screen and in exports.
Pro tip: toggle theatre or fullscreen mode to see slate gray fill your entire display. It’s perfect for ambient lighting, palette testing, or quick product shots when you need a clean, solid background.