#727CA5 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated indigo brings a cool, matte finish to any palette. Because of its muted character, #727ca5 works best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant color, which can feel overly flat. It provides enough contrast to support black text for accessibility. Pair it with soft cream or warm charcoal to balance its ashy, understated mood.
Questions about #727ca5
What is #727ca5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #727ca5 is rgb(114, 124, 165), in HSL hsl(228, 22%, 55%) and in CMYK 31%, 25%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #727ca5?
Is #727ca5 readable on white or black?
#727ca5 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.