Grayish Blue

The color #72747D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 116, 125 and HSL values of 229°, 5%, 47%.

Color Values for #72747D

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HEX:
#72747D
RGB:
rgb(114,116,125) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(229,5%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 7%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72747D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72747D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 45.5%
Blue: 49%

Contrast Analysis for #72747D

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 #72747D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72747D

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

Complementary Colors for #72747D

The complementary color for #72747D is #7E7C72. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72747D

The analogous colors for #72747D are #727A7E and #76727E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72747D

The triadic colors for #72747D are #7E7274 and #747E72. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72747D

These are the darker variations of #72747D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B5D64 and #44464B. This progression shows how #72747D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72747D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8E9097 and #AAACB1. This progression shows how #72747D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72747D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72747D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#72747D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72747D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72747D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 114, 116, 125 and HSL values of 229°, 5%, 47%.

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