#65727D Hex Color
Muted slate blue with an ashy edge
More grey than blue, #65727d is a muted slate shade with a dusty, ashy cast. Its low saturation and mid-dark value suit a supporting role, not the hero spot. It works well as a UI background or secondary surface, and white text on it hits about 4.9:1, enough for small body text. Pair it with rust or copper for warmth.
Questions about #65727d
What is #65727d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #65727d is rgb(101, 114, 125), in HSL hsl(207, 11%, 44%) and in CMYK 19%, 9%, 0%, 51%.
Can white text sit on top of #65727d?
Yes. White text on #65727d reaches a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text does not fare as well, so treat this shade as a dark surface in your palette.
What colors pair well with #65727d?
Is #65727d readable on white or black?
#65727d has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.