#72A0DB Color Meaning and Information

#72A0DB Color Information

#72A0DB RGB value is (114, 160, 219). The hex color red value is 114, green is 160, and blue is 219. Its HSL format shows a hue of 214°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of65 percent. The CMYK process values are 48 percent, 27 percent, 0 percent, 14percent.

#72A0DB

rgb(114, 160, 219)

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#72A0DB Color Meaning

Color #72A0DB signifies soft clarity, youthful energy, and gentle optimism. Its medium blue tone evokes clear skies and approachable freshness. Color #72A0DB encourages attentive focus, relaxed thought, and subtle cheerfulness. In design, color #72A0DB pairs well with neutrals, pastels, or vibrant accents, adding light and balance. #72A0DB embodies freshness, clarity, and gentle vitality. #72A0DB color promotes clear observation, steady engagement, and visual optimism.

Color Conversion

Convert #72A0DB 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

#72A0DB

RGB

rgb(114, 160, 219)

HSL

hsl(214°, 59%, 65%)

CMYK

cmyk(48%, 27%, 0%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(214°, 48%, 86%)

XYZ

32.2964 33.8335 71.8461

Yxy

33.8335 0.2341 0.2452

Hunter Lab

58.1666 0.0750 -6.0020

CIE-Lab

64.8302 0.5002 -34.7559

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red114 / 255 (45%)

45%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue219 / 255 (86%)

86%

CMYK Values

Cyan48 / 100 (48%)

48%

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#72A0DB 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

#72A0DB 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 #72A0DB 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:#72A0DB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.70:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.70:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.70:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #72A0DB 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

#72A0DB

protanopia

#8686cd

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #72A0DB;

Text Color

color: #72A0DB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #72A0DB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #72A0DB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #72A0DB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #72A0DB 0%, #275999 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #72A0DB in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.