Color picker

#72979c

Conversion

HEX#72979c
HEX8#72979cff
RGBrgb(114, 151, 156)
CMYK[0.27,0.03,0,0.39]
Name#72979c
HCL[210.55,13.33,59.99]
oklab[0.65,-0.04,-0.02]
Num7509916
HSI[186.26,0.19,0.55]
lab[59.99,-11.48,-6.78]
Lighten
#aec3c6
Darken
#455f63
Saturate
#5aa9b4
Desaturate
#878787
Greyscale
#878787
Brighten
#a5cacf

Color harmonies of #72979c

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.
#72979c
#9c7297
#979c72

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.
#72979c
#8c729c
#9c7772
#829c72

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.
#72979c
#91c0c6
#b0e9f1
#151c1c
#344547
#536e71

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.
#72979c
#729c90
#729c99
#72979c
#728f9c
#72869c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#72979c
#7f729c
#9c9072

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.
#ffffff
#f5f8f8
#ebf0f1
#e1e9ea
#d7e1e3
#cddadc
#c3d2d5
#b9cbce
#aec4c6
#a4bcbf
#9ab5b8
#90adb1
#86a6aa
#7c9ea3
#72979c

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
#212b2d
#293638
#314143
#394c4e
#415659
#496164
#516c6f
#5a777b
#628186
#6a8c91
#72979c

Contrast Checker

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

3.171 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!
6.622 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 #72979c

Some examples of color palettes with #72979c. View more

Use #72979c in CSS

#72979c as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#72979c">Background Color</div>
#72979c as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#72979c">Text Color</div>
#72979c as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#72979c">Border Color</div>
My Collection
Palettes

No palettes yet

Colors

No colors yet

Gradients

No gradients yet