#72A0B7 Color Meaning and Information

#72A0B7 Color Information

#72A0B7 RGB value is (114, 160, 183). The hex color red value is 114, green is 160, and blue is 183. Its HSL format shows a hue of 200°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 38 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 28 percent.

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#72A0B7 Color Meaning

Color #72A0B7 conveys tactical calm, aerial dominance, and strategic clarity. #72A0B7 mid-tone blue—lighter than navy but cooler than sky—suggests command from above without arrogance. Psychologically, color #72A0B7 promotes focus under pressure, making #72A0B7 ideal for aviation dashboards, military training systems, and crisis-response interfaces where decisions must be swift and sound. Historically tied to aerospace supremacy, #72A0B7 shade avoids both the warmth of friendship and the coldness of control. Spiritually, #72A0B7 represents perspective earned through elevation—seeing the whole battlefield, not just your position. Use color #72A0B7 when your brand must signal competence that observes, adapts, and leads without shouting.

Color Conversion

Convert #72A0B7 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

#72A0B7

RGB

rgb(114, 160, 183)

HSL

hsl(200°, 32%, 58%)

CMYK

cmyk(38%, 13%, 0%, 28%)

HSV

hsv(200°, 38%, 72%)

XYZ

28.0575 32.1379 49.5242

Yxy

32.1379 0.2557 0.2929

Hunter Lab

56.6903 -1.3116 -2.4282

CIE-Lab

63.4567 -9.5657 -16.8149

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red114 / 255 (45%)

45%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue183 / 255 (72%)

72%

CMYK Values

Cyan38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Magenta13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Color Variations

#72A0B7 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

#72A0B7 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 #72A0B7 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:#72A0B7

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.83:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.83:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.83:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #72A0B7 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

#72A0B7

protanopia

#8686b1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #72A0B7;

Text Color

color: #72A0B7;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #72A0B7;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #72A0B740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #72A0B7;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #72A0B7 0%, #3b6072 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #72A0B7 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.