#727C91 Hex Color
Dusty blue with quiet control
#727c91 is a muted, dusty blue with ashy gray undertones and a matte, restrained finish. Its medium-dark value supports trust and control without feeling severe, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or rust. Black text has about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #727c91.
Questions about #727c91
What is #727c91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #727c91 is rgb(114, 124, 145), in HSL hsl(221, 12%, 51%) and in CMYK 21%, 14%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #727c91?
Warm ivory, rust, and muted terracotta pair well with #727c91, balancing its cool ashy blue with gentle warmth while keeping layouts restrained and professional; these accents work especially well for buttons, highlights, and supporting graphics.
What mood does #727c91 create?
#727c91 creates a calm, controlled mood through its medium-dark value and gray undertones, suggesting trust and steadiness without feeling severe; it suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces that need a restrained visual tone.
Is #727c91 readable on white or black?
#727c91 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.