#729B8B Hex Color
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This muted, dusty teal reads as a sophisticated neutral due to its heavy gray undertone. Because it is highly unsaturated, #729b8b functions best as a supporting background rather than a primary accent. It pairs well with charcoal grays or soft cream to maintain a calm, clean aesthetic in wellness and tech interfaces. Black text remains legible on this hex code, ensuring accessible and readable body copy.
Questions about #729b8b
What is #729b8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #729b8b is rgb(114, 155, 139), in HSL hsl(157, 17%, 53%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 10%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #729b8b?
Is #729b8b readable on white or black?
#729b8b has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.