#727F96 Hex Color

A dusty blue with steady restraint

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#727f96 is a muted, matte blue with dusty gray and ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a controlled, dependable feel suited to finance, security, healthcare, and technology. Use it as a supporting tone beside white, charcoal, or warm neutrals rather than a dominant background, where it can look flat. The hex code #727f96 keeps black text readable at about 5.2:1 contrast.

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What is #727f96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #727f96 is rgb(114, 127, 150), in HSL hsl(218, 15%, 52%) and in CMYK 24%, 15%, 0%, 41%.

What colors pair well with #727f96?

#727f96 pairs well with charcoal, warm ivory, muted burgundy, and natural taupe because these combinations add contrast while preserving its dusty, controlled character in interfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained brand palettes. Use the warmer shades sparingly as accents.

Is #727f96 readable on white or black?

#727f96 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.

#727F96 Hex Color

A dusty blue with steady restraint

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