Color swatch image showing #73C2FA with RGB(115,194,250) values

#73C2FA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #73C2FA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#73C2FA Color Information

#73C2FA RGB value is (115, 194, 250). The hex color red value is 115, green is 194, and blue is 250. Its HSL format shows a hue of 205°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 54 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent.

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#73C2FA Color Meaning

Color #73C2FA evokes clarity, freedom, and expansive thinking. Color #73C2FA is a bright sky-toned blue, symbolizing open horizons, optimism, and intellectual exploration. Psychologically, color #73C2FA enhances focus, communication, and cognitive flexibility. #73C2FA reduces tension and encourages forward-thinking perspectives. In cultural contexts, #73C2FA is prominent in architecture, textiles, and visual arts where clarity and optimism are emphasized. Spiritually, #73C2FA embodies openness, higher awareness, and the pursuit of truth and understanding.

Color Conversion

Convert #73C2FA 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
#73C2FA
RGB
rgb(115, 194, 250)
HSL
hsl(205°, 93%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(54%, 22%, 0%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(205°, 54%, 98%)
XYZ
43.6173 49.1305 97.6267
Yxy
49.1305 0.2291 0.2581
Hunter Lab
70.0932 -2.0070 -9.1178
CIE-Lab
75.5325 -8.8715 -35.0413

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green194 / 255 (76%)
76%
Blue250 / 255 (98%)
98%

CMYK Values

Cyan54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#73C2FA 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

#73C2FA 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 #73C2FA 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #73C2FA 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

#73C2FA

protanopia

#9596ec

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #73C2FA;

Text Color

color: #73C2FA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #73C2FA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #73C2FA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #73C2FA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73C2FA 0%, #077acc 100%);

#73C2FA Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #73C2FA color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.