#728FA1 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #728fa1 offers a flat, unsaturated blue tone that communicates stability and reliability. This professional shade works well for backgrounds in corporate, finance, or government design projects where subtlety matters more than visual noise. Because of its matte finish and calm energy, the hex code #728fa1 serves as a dependable choice for supporting UI elements.
Questions about #728fa1
What is #728fa1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #728fa1 is rgb(114, 143, 161), in HSL hsl(203, 20%, 54%) and in CMYK 29%, 11%, 0%, 37%.
What design style benefits from using #728fa1?
This muted blue works best in professional layouts, like corporate, finance, or government websites, where you need a calm and reliable foundation. Its unsaturated nature ensures it remains in the background without causing visual distraction for the user.
Does #728fa1 lean warm or cool?
This color leans cool because of its strong blue base, though the dusty grey undertones soften that icy feeling. It creates a balanced, neutral appearance that pairs effectively with crisp whites, dark greys, or muted warm tones for contrast.
Is #728fa1 readable on white or black?
#728fa1 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.