#726D73

#726D73

Color Values

HEX

#726D73

RGB

114, 109, 115

HSL

290.0, 2.7%, 43.9%

HSV

290.0, 5.2%, 45.1%

CMYK

0.9%, 5.2%, 0.0%, 54.9%

OKLCH

0.5413 0.011 320.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #726D73;
color: #726D73;
border-color: #726D73;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.06:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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