#727FA0 Hex Color
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#727fa0 is a muted, dusty blue with a matte finish. Its low saturation makes it a reliable, professional choice for finance or tech UI backgrounds. Pair this cool, ashy tone with crisp white for readability, or use black text for a stronger, authoritative contrast. Because it feels restrained and secure, the hex code #727fa0 works best as a supporting element rather than a bright accent.
Questions about #727fa0
What is #727fa0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #727fa0 is rgb(114, 127, 160), in HSL hsl(223, 19%, 54%) and in CMYK 29%, 21%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the dusty blue #727fa0?
Is #727fa0 a warm or cool color tone?
#727fa0 is firmly a cool-toned color, sitting squarely in the blue spectrum with significant gray undertones that strip away vibrancy. This low saturation makes it appear ashy and restrained, preventing it from feeling overwhelming while maintaining a distinct, chilly, and focused visual temperature.
Is #727fa0 readable on white or black?
#727fa0 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.