#727C6B color
The hex color #727C6B is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.7% red, 48.6% green and 42% blue (114, 124, 107).
Its hue angle is 95°, with 7% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.81:1).
#727C6B color codes
| HEX | #727C6B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(114, 124, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.7%, 48.6%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(95, 7%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(95, 14%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 14%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.75, -7.11, 8.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.75, 10.73, 131.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.8, 19.054, 16.7) | |
| Decimal | 7502955 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #727C6B, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #727C6B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #727C6B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #727C6B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7e796aProtanopia
no red cones#7c796cDeuteranopia
no green cones#727a77Tritanopia
no blue cones#797979Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #727c6b; }
.text { color: #727c6b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #727c6b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(114 124 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #727c6b, #6b7c6c); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#738276Smoke#67786eCamping Trip#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#76856aWreath#677f70Ecological#808069Warm Gray#757461Mangrove
Questions
- What color is #727C6B?
- #727C6B is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #727C6B?
- The RGB value is 114, 124, 107: 114 red, 124 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #727C6B?
- The complementary color is #756B7C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #727C6B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.81:1 and white text 4.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.