#727170 Hex Color
A dusty grey with steady restraint
#727170 is a muted, mid-value grey with dusty, ashy undertones and very little chroma. Its restrained character supports practical, balanced layouts, making the hex code useful for typography, interfaces, product design, and architectural palettes. Use it as a supporting tone beside warmer neutrals, or pair it with white text for about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #727170
What is #727170 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #727170 is rgb(114, 113, 112), in HSL hsl(30, 1%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #727170?
#727170 pairs well with burgundy, sage, warm white, and natural wood tones because its low saturation lets richer accents stand out without creating visual noise. Use it as a supporting neutral rather than the main source of contrast.
Is #727170 readable on white or black?
#727170 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.