#729D8E Color Information

Hex color code: #729D8E

The hex color #729D8E is a balanced cyan with RGB values of (114, 157, 142) and HSL of (159°, 18%, 53%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#729D8E

RGB

114, 157, 142

HSL

159°, 18%, 53%

CMYK

27%, 0%, 10%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #729D8E;
background-color: #729D8E;
border-color: #729D8E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #729D8E;
border: 2px solid #729D8E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#729D8E]
text-[#729D8E]
border-[#729D8E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_729D8E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #729D8E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #729D8E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #729D8E; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #729D8E; background-color: #729D8E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #729D8E20; border-left: 4px solid #729D8E; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #729D8E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #729D8E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

114, 157, 142

Red: 114 / Green: 157 / Blue: 142

HSL

159°, 18%, 53%

Hue: 159° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

27%, 0%, 10%, 38%

Cyan: 27% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 10% / Key: 38%

What color is #729D8E?

#729D8E is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9D7281

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #729D8E to RGB:

rgb(114, 157, 142)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #729D8E to HSL:

hsl(159, 18%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #729D8E to CMYK:

cmyk(27%, 0%, 10%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#729D8E is a understated cyan color with RGB values of 114, 157, 142 and HSL of 159°, 18%, 53%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #729D8E is #9D7281, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #729D78.

Use #729D8E in CSS: color: #729D8E or background-color: #729D8E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #729D8E

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.93:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #729D8E?

#729D8E is a understated cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #729D8E?

#729D8E in RGB is (114, 157, 142) - 114 red, 157 green, and 142 blue.

How to use #729D8E in CSS?

Use #729D8E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #729D8E?

#9D7281 (complementary), #729D78 (analogous), and #4F7266 (lighter shade) work well with #729D8E.