#55729D Hex Color
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Dusty, muted blue with gray undertones. #55729d works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where its low saturation keeps layouts feeling steady. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 4.9:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or soft cream to offset the coolness. The hex code #55729d suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding.
Questions about #55729d
What is #55729d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55729d is rgb(85, 114, 157), in HSL hsl(216, 30%, 47%) and in CMYK 46%, 27%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #55729d?
Warm accents like terracotta and soft cream balance its cool, grayed tone. For a tighter palette, try deeper navy or warm sand neutrals.
Is #55729d readable on white or black?
#55729d has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.