#72A09E Color Meaning and Information

#72A09E Color Information

#72A09E RGB value is (114, 160, 158). The hex color red value is 114, green is 160, and blue is 158. Its HSL format shows a hue of 177°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of54 percent. The CMYK process values are 29 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent, 37percent.

#72A09E

rgb(114, 160, 158)

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#72A09E Color Meaning

color #72A09E signifies digital antiquity, weathered calm, and industrial nostalgia. #72A09E muted, greyish-blue-green resembles early computer monitors, oxidized copper roofs, and fog over a still pond. Psychologically, Color #72A09E promotes a sense of outdated reliability, soothing repetition, and a cool, detached form of contemplation. #72A09E culturally references retro technology interfaces, vintage graphic design, and the palette of industrial decay. Spiritually, #72A09E color represents memory stored in machines, the calming effect of obsolescence, and a quiet, persistent presence that has lost its intensity but not its essence, embodying a weathered and pacifying stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #72A09E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#72A09E

RGB

rgb(114, 160, 158)

HSL

hsl(177°, 19%, 54%)

CMYK

cmyk(29%, 0%, 1%, 37%)

HSV

hsv(177°, 29%, 63%)

XYZ

25.6818 31.1876 37.0140

Yxy

31.1876 0.2735 0.3322

Hunter Lab

55.8459 -2.0566 -0.5030

CIE-Lab

62.6657 -15.8310 -3.9523

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red114 / 255 (45%)

45%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue158 / 255 (62%)

62%

CMYK Values

Cyan29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow1 / 100 (1%)

Key (Black)37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Color Variations

#72A09E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#72A09E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #72A09E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#72A09E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.90:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.90:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.90:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #72A09E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#72A09E

protanopia

#86869e

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #72A09E;

Text Color

color: #72A09E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #72A09E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #72A09E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #72A09E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #72A09E 0%, #42605f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #72A09E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.