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#72979b

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HEX#72979b
HEX8#72979bff
RGBrgb(114, 151, 155)
CMYK[0.26,0.03,0,0.39]
Name#72979b
HCL[208.08,13.29,59.96]
oklab[0.65,-0.04,-0.02]
Num7509915
HSI[185.08,0.19,0.55]
lab[59.96,-11.72,-6.25]
Lighten
#aec3c5
Darken
#455f62
Saturate
#5aaab3
Desaturate
#868686
Greyscale
#868686
Brighten
#a5cace

Color harmonies of #72979b

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
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#9b7297
#979b72

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
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#8a729b
#9b7672
#829b72

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
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#91c0c5
#b1eaf0
#141b1b
#334446
#536e70

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
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#729b8f
#729b97
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#728f9b
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Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#7e729b
#9b8f72

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f5f8f8
#ebf0f1
#e1e9ea
#d7e1e2
#cddadb
#c3d2d4
#b9cbcd
#aec4c6
#a4bcbf
#9ab5b8
#90adb0
#86a6a9
#7c9ea2
#72979b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#080b0b
#101616
#182021
#212b2c
#293637
#314142
#394c4e
#415659
#496164
#516c6f
#5a777a
#628185
#6a8c90
#72979b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #72979b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.174 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
6.615 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #72979b

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Use #72979b in CSS

#72979b as Background Color in CSS
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#72979b as Text Color in CSS
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#72979b as Border Color in CSS
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