#72829A Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #72829a is a medium-light blue with low saturation and a matte, slightly gray character. Its restrained tone suggests reliability and control, making it useful as a supporting color in finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces. Use it behind black body text for accessible contrast, while pairing it with warm ivory to prevent a washed-out feel. The hex code is #72829a.
Questions about #72829a
What is #72829a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72829a is rgb(114, 130, 154), in HSL hsl(216, 17%, 53%) and in CMYK 26%, 16%, 0%, 40%.
Does #72829a read as warm or cool?
#72829a reads as a cool blue because its muted blue base is softened by a noticeable gray cast, rather than warm red or yellow undertones. That restrained temperature works well for calm, orderly interfaces and professional visual systems.
What colors pair well with #72829a?
#72829a pairs well with warm ivory, charcoal, and muted blue accents because these choices balance its cool, ashy character without overwhelming it. Use warm ivory for softer contrast and charcoal for a grounded, readable supporting tone.
Is #72829a readable on white or black?
#72829a has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 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.