Paisley Color – #726f7e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Paisley color hex code is #726f7e, and it is composed of 45% red, 44% green and 49% blue.
Paisley is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.89:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Paisley color (#726f7e) against light backgrounds.

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Paisley Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Paisley, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #726f7e |
| RGB | rgb(114,111,126) |
| HSL | hsl(252,6.3%,46.5%) |
| CMYK | 10, 12, 0, 51 |
| HSV | 252, 12, 49 |
| RGB % | 45, 44, 49 |
| XYZ | 16.4, 16.5, 22.1 |
| LAB | 47.6, 4.1, -7.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.89 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.29 (fails WCAG AA) |









