#727A81
- Brightness
- 120.5
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 208°, 6%, 48%
- HSV V %
- 51%
- Lab
- 50.8, -1.5, -4.8
- CMYK (%)
- 12%, 5%, 0%, 49%
- PNG size
- 5.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, muted cool hue
Recommended text: Black (4.82:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #727A81
Common Name: Eclipse
RGB: 114, 122, 129
HSL: 202, 6%, 47%
Contrast vs White: 4.6 (Passes AA)
Contrast vs Black: 7.7 (Passes AAA)
Mood: This deep, muted grey-blue has a calm, professional feel. It is often associated with sophistication and neutrality, blending well in both modern and traditional designs. Its subdued hue makes it ideal for interiors, technology, and corporate branding. The color feels grounded and thoughtful, making it popular in settings that value clarity and elegance.
Notable Close Matches:
- Benjamin Moore - Eclipse: #727A81 (Exact match, ΔE=0.00)
- Valspar - Iron Frost: #727A80 (ΔE=0.59)
- Australian Standard - Blue Grey: #7C8486 (ΔE=4.79)
- Pantone - Flagstone: #737A82 (ΔE=0.72)
Why Designers Use It:
This color is highly regarded in both design and branding for its versatile, timeless qualities. It fits seamlessly in technology interfaces, corporate materials, and interior design schemes. The subdued tone evokes professionalism while offering enough depth to remain engaging. Its neutrality allows it to complement both light and dark accents without overwhelming the senses. Designers favor it for user interfaces, automotive interiors, and office spaces, where balance and sophistication are key. Notably, industries such as tech and luxury goods make extensive use of variations of this color. With a subtle, cool undertone, it often signifies reliability, making it ideal for brands that wish to project stability and trustworthiness. The color has gained popularity due to its refined, understated aesthetic, trending in various global markets, particularly in modern office designs and tech branding. The slight grey-blue tint also draws associations with materials like steel, modern textiles, and tech products, making it highly relevant in manufacturing, architecture, and digital product design.