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#73C2E0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #73C2E0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#73C2E0 Color Information

#73C2E0 RGB value is (115, 194, 224). The hex color red value is 115, green is 194, and blue is 224. Its HSL format shows a hue of 197°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 49 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 12percent.

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#73C2E0 Color Meaning

Color #73C2E0 embodies clarity, open horizons, and clean technological optimism. #73C2E0 soft sky blue leans slightly toward cyan, giving #73C2E0 a crisp, breathable quality often associated with aviation, digital interfaces, and modern healthcare. Psychologically, color #73C2E0 reduces stress by evoking cloudless skies and calm weather. Unlike deeper blues that suggest authority or melancholy, #73C2E0 promotes approachability, transparency, and mental refreshment. #73C2E0 serves well in user interfaces where cognitive load must remain low and trust must remain high. Historically, #73C2E0 emerged as a named color with the rise of aerospace aesthetics in the mid-20th century. Today, color #73C2E0 conveys a seamless blend of human and machine—cool but not cold, efficient but not sterile. In branding, #73C2E0 appeals to eco-conscious tech firms, telehealth platforms, and clean energy startups. Spiritually, #73C2E0 suggests ascension without detachment; #73C2E0 lifts perspective while maintaining emotional accessibility. Use color #73C2E0 when you need to signal reliability without rigidity, or innovation without intimidation.

Color Conversion

Convert #73C2E0 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
#73C2E0
RGB
rgb(115, 194, 224)
HSL
hsl(197°, 64%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 13%, 0%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(197°, 49%, 88%)
XYZ
39.8166 47.6102 77.6121
Yxy
47.6102 0.2413 0.2885
Hunter Lab
69.0001 -3.4869 -5.2417
CIE-Lab
74.5784 -16.3035 -22.4872

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green194 / 255 (76%)
76%
Blue224 / 255 (88%)
88%

CMYK Values

Cyan49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#73C2E0 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

#73C2E0 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 #73C2E0 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.

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#73C2E0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #73C2E0 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

#73C2E0

protanopia

#9596d9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #73C2E0;

Text Color

color: #73C2E0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #73C2E0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #73C2E040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #73C2E0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73C2E0 0%, #237da0 100%);

#73C2E0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #73C2E0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.