#729FCF Hex Color
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With its cool blue hue, moderate lightness, and low saturation, #729fcf feels steady rather than vivid. This hex code carries a dependable, controlled mood suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI accent, since large areas can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #729fcf
What is #729fcf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #729fcf is rgb(114, 159, 207), in HSL hsl(211, 49%, 63%) and in CMYK 45%, 23%, 0%, 19%.
Is black or white text better on #729fcf?
For text, black is the safer choice on #729fcf, delivering about 7.6:1 contrast and meeting WCAG AA for body text across standard accessibility checks. White text has much less contrast, so reserve it for larger type only after testing.
What colors pair well with #729fcf?
Is #729fcf readable on white or black?
#729fcf has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.57:1 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.