#727EA2 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #727ea2 is a grayed-out blue with a cool, ashy cast. Its low saturation makes it a natural supporting tone in finance, healthcare, and government interfaces, where it reads as steady without demanding attention. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.2:1. Pair it with terracotta or cream to keep it from going flat. Its hex code is #727ea2.
Questions about #727ea2
What is #727ea2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #727ea2 is rgb(114, 126, 162), in HSL hsl(225, 21%, 54%) and in CMYK 30%, 22%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #727ea2?
Warm accents like terracotta or dusty rose stop this blue from reading flat, and cream softens its ashy edge. Cool grays work too but can make the whole palette feel dull.
Is #727ea2 readable on white or black?
#727ea2 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.