#727C96 Hex Color
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#727c96 is a muted, ashy blue with low saturation and a matte gray undertone. Its restrained character supports trust and control in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or burgundy, though it can look washed out against white. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #727c96.
Questions about #727c96
What is #727c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #727c96 is rgb(114, 124, 150), in HSL hsl(223, 15%, 52%) and in CMYK 24%, 17%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #727c96?
Pair #727c96 with warm white for a softer interface, or use burgundy as a restrained accent that adds warmth without overwhelming its muted blue-gray base, especially in buttons, links, or small visual highlights.
Does #727c96 look warm or cool?
#727c96 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue component is stronger than its red component, while its low saturation and gray undertone keep the effect restrained rather than vivid.
Is #727c96 readable on white or black?
#727c96 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.