#727E98 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue with gray undertones, #727e98 feels matte and restrained rather than vivid. It works well as a supporting tone for finance, technology, healthcare, or government interfaces, especially beside off-white and warm sand. Black text reads clearly at about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #727e98.
Questions about #727e98
What is #727e98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #727e98 is rgb(114, 126, 152), in HSL hsl(221, 16%, 52%) and in CMYK 25%, 17%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #727e98?
#727e98 pairs well with off-white, warm sand, and charcoal, while muted blue and lavender create a restrained analogous palette; a subdued terracotta accent adds warmth without overpowering its gray undertone.
Is #727e98 readable on white or black?
#727e98 has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.15:1 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.