#729886 Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, this dusty teal leans gray without going flat. The hex code #729886 works best as a supporting tone or background, since black text on it clears WCAG AA at about 6.6:1. Pair it with terracotta or soft coral for warmth that keeps the gray undertone from reading dull. At full-page scale it can turn somber, so balance it with lighter neutrals.
Questions about #729886
What is #729886 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #729886 is rgb(114, 152, 134), in HSL hsl(152, 16%, 52%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 12%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #729886?
#729886 pairs well with terracotta and soft coral, which warm up its gray undertone. Cream and charcoal also work when you want a quieter, more neutral palette.
Is #729886 readable on white or black?
#729886 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.55:1 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.