#728C9A Hex Color
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Not a vivid blue, #728c9a is a dusty gray-blue with very little saturation. That muted, matte quality makes it a supporting tone rather than a hero color. It works well behind dark UI elements or next to warm rust, which gives it the contrast it lacks on its own. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.9:1, enough for AA body copy. The hex code #728c9a fits calm, trustworthy design in finance, healthcare, and government work.
Questions about #728c9a
What is #728c9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #728c9a is rgb(114, 140, 154), in HSL hsl(201, 17%, 53%) and in CMYK 26%, 9%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #728c9a?
Warm accents like terracotta and rust give #728c9a the contrast its low saturation needs, while cream softens it across large surfaces. Pure white can wash it out, so test warmer neutrals first.
Is #728c9a readable on white or black?
#728c9a has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.