#726489 Hex Color
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#726489 is a dusty, muted purple with gray undertones and a dim, matte finish. Its low saturation reads calm and moody, which suits dark mode backgrounds and supporting panels more than loud accent work. The color holds white text at about 5.4:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. It flatters soft golds and deep plums better than bright pastels, though it can turn muddy in large blocks. The hex code #726489 fits understated branding.
Questions about #726489
What is #726489 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #726489 is rgb(114, 100, 137), in HSL hsl(263, 16%, 46%) and in CMYK 17%, 27%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #726489?
Warm accents like mustard, soft gold, or cream lift the ashy undertones of #726489 and keep it from reading flat. It also sits well beside deep plum and charcoal in darker palettes.
Is #726489 readable on white or black?
#726489 has a 5.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.