#727C97 Hex Color
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The muted blue shade #727c97 offers a bleak and dusty look. It signals trust, calm, and reliability in any design. This ashy tone works well for backgrounds in tech, finance, or law fields that need an understated feel. Artists value this color for its sense of control and honesty. Use this hex code to build a professional mood that feels secure and grounded.
Questions about #727c97
What is #727c97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #727c97 is rgb(114, 124, 151), in HSL hsl(224, 15%, 52%) and in CMYK 25%, 18%, 0%, 41%.
Is #727c97 readable on white or black?
#727c97 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.