#729AC5 Hex Color
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This cool, dusty blue features a muted saturation that feels professional and restrained. Because of its reliable weight, #729ac5 works well as a supporting tone in corporate UI or branding where approachability is key. Avoid pairing it with stark white, which can wash out the subtle gray undertones; instead, use black text for excellent readability. The hex code for this ashy blue is #729ac5.
Questions about #729ac5
What is #729ac5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #729ac5 is rgb(114, 154, 197), in HSL hsl(211, 42%, 61%) and in CMYK 42%, 22%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #729ac5?
Pair #729ac5 with charcoal or deep navy to maintain a professional, high-contrast look that enhances readability. Avoid pairing this muted blue directly with bright, stark white, which can cause the color to appear washed out or visually unstable on screen.
Is #729ac5 readable on white or black?
#729ac5 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.