#728C85 Hex Color

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#728c85 is a muted, dusty teal defined by its strong grey undertones. It projects understated clarity, making it a practical choice for clean UI backgrounds or corporate wellness branding. Because this hex code provides enough contrast to support small black text, designers often use it for readable body copy. The matte finish feels serious and calm, avoiding the artificial brightness of more saturated blue-greens.

Questions about #728c85

What is #728c85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #728c85 is rgb(114, 140, 133), in HSL hsl(164, 10%, 50%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 5%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #728c85 in a UI design?
#728c85 works effectively when paired with charcoal for high-contrast text or a warm cream to balance its cool grey undertones. This combination creates a professional, grounded look suitable for wellness or corporate branding applications.
Is #728c85 readable on white or black?
#728c85 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.