Grayish Blue

The color #72729A is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 114, 154 and HSL values of 240°, 17%, 53%.

Color Values for #72729A

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HEX:
#72729A
RGB:
rgb(114,114,154) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,17%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(26%, 26%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72729A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72729A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 44.7%
Blue: 60.4%

Contrast Analysis for #72729A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #72729A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72729A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #72729A

The complementary color for #72729A is #9C9C73. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72729A

The analogous colors for #72729A are #73879C and #87739C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72729A

The triadic colors for #72729A are #9C7373 and #739C73. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72729A

These are the darker variations of #72729A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B5B7B and #44445C. This progression shows how #72729A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72729A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8E8EAE and #AAAAC2. This progression shows how #72729A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72729A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72729A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #72729A in their visual identity.

#72729A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72729A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72729A is a grayish blue with RGB values of 114, 114, 154 and HSL values of 240°, 17%, 53%.

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