#72A0B2 Color Meaning and Information

#72A0B2 Color Information

#72A0B2 RGB value is (114, 160, 178). The hex color red value is 114, green is 160, and blue is 178. Its HSL format shows a hue of 197°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 36 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 30percent.

#72A0B2

rgb(114, 160, 178)

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#72A0B2 Color Meaning

Color #72A0B2 conveys tactical calm, aerial dominance, and strategic clarity. #72A0B2 mid-tone blue—lighter than navy but cooler than sky—suggests command from above without arrogance. Psychologically, color #72A0B2 promotes focus under pressure, making #72A0B2 ideal for aviation dashboards, military training systems, and crisis-response interfaces where decisions must be swift and sound. Historically tied to aerospace supremacy, #72A0B2 shade avoids both the warmth of friendship and the coldness of control. Spiritually, #72A0B2 represents perspective earned through elevation—seeing the whole battlefield, not just your position. Use color #72A0B2 when your brand must signal competence that observes, adapts, and leads without shouting.

Color Conversion

Convert #72A0B2 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

#72A0B2

RGB

rgb(114, 160, 178)

HSL

hsl(197°, 29%, 57%)

CMYK

cmyk(36%, 10%, 0%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(197°, 36%, 70%)

XYZ

27.5461 31.9334 46.8314

Yxy

31.9334 0.2591 0.3004

Hunter Lab

56.5096 -1.4740 -2.0090

CIE-Lab

63.2878 -10.8725 -14.2664

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red114 / 255 (45%)

45%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue178 / 255 (70%)

70%

CMYK Values

Cyan36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Magenta10 / 100 (10%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#72A0B2 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

#72A0B2 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 #72A0B2 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:#72A0B2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.84:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.84:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.84:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #72A0B2 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

#72A0B2

protanopia

#8686ae

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #72A0B2;

Text Color

color: #72A0B2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #72A0B2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #72A0B240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #72A0B2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #72A0B2 0%, #3c606e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #72A0B2 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.