#72A0CE Color Meaning and Information

#72A0CE Color Information

#72A0CE RGB value is (114, 160, 206). The hex color red value is 114, green is 160, and blue is 206. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 45 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent.

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#72A0CE Color Meaning

Color #72A0CE signifies nostalgic calm, soft memory, and gentle reassurance. #72A0CE muted, greyish blue resembles faded denim, distant mountains on a hazy day, and weathered porch paint. Psychologically, color #72A0CE soothes anxieties, evokes comforting memories, and promotes a sense of reliable, unpretentious peace. #72A0CE culturally references Americana, vintage kitchenware, and the soft hues of a quiet seaside town. Spiritually, #72A0CE color represents the comfort of the familiar, the softening effect of time, and clarity that is gentle rather than harsh, embodying a tender and widely accessible serenity.

Color Conversion

Convert #72A0CE 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

#72A0CE

RGB

rgb(114, 160, 206)

HSL

hsl(210°, 48%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(45%, 22%, 0%, 19%)

HSV

hsv(210°, 45%, 81%)

XYZ

30.6508 33.1753 63.1805

Yxy

33.1753 0.2413 0.2612

Hunter Lab

57.5980 -0.4719 -4.5938

CIE-Lab

64.3026 -3.2551 -28.3633

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red114 / 255 (45%)

45%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue206 / 255 (81%)

81%

CMYK Values

Cyan45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Magenta22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Color Variations

#72A0CE 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

#72A0CE 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 #72A0CE 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:#72A0CE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #72A0CE 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

#72A0CE

protanopia

#8686c3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #72A0CE;

Text Color

color: #72A0CE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #72A0CE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #72A0CE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #72A0CE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #72A0CE 0%, #315d8a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #72A0CE in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.