#729A9C Hex Color
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#729a9c is a dusty, low-saturation cyan with a soft blue-green cast and medium-light value. Its ashy surface lends a thoughtful, trustworthy mood without feeling bright or childish. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces. Black text reaches about 6.8:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy. It can look washed out beside white.
Questions about #729a9c
What is #729a9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #729a9c is rgb(114, 154, 156), in HSL hsl(183, 18%, 53%) and in CMYK 27%, 1%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #729a9c?
#729a9c pairs well with charcoal and warm terracotta because they add depth or restrained contrast to its ashy blue-green base, especially in interface palettes where its low saturation leaves room for stronger accents. Use charcoal for structure and terracotta for small highlights.
Is #729a9c readable on white or black?
#729a9c has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.