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#72a497

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HEX#72a497
HEX8#72a497ff
RGBrgb(114, 164, 151)
CMYK[0.3,0,0.08,0.36]
Name#72a497
HCL[175.86,19.59,63.64]
oklab[0.68,-0.06,0]
Num7513239
HSI[165.49,0.2,0.56]
lab[63.64,-19.54,1.41]
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#b0ccc5
Darken
#456b61
Saturate
#5bbba2
Desaturate
#898d8c
Greyscale
#8b8b8b
Brighten
#a5d7ca

Color harmonies of #72a497

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.
#72a497
#9772a4
#a49772

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.
#72a497
#7e72a4
#a4727f
#98a472

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.
#72a497
#90cebe
#adf9e5
#192422
#374f49
#547970

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.
#72a497
#72a483
#72a48d
#72a497
#72a4a1
#729da4

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#72a497
#7275a4
#a48372

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
#f5f9f8
#ebf2f0
#e1ece9
#d7e5e1
#cddfda
#c3d8d2
#b9d2cb
#aecbc4
#a4c5bc
#9abeb5
#90b8ad
#86b1a6
#7cab9e
#72a497

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#080c0b
#101716
#182320
#212f2b
#293b36
#314641
#39524c
#415e56
#496961
#51756c
#5a8177
#628d81
#6a988c
#72a497

Contrast Checker

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2.81 Very 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!
7.473 Very 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 #72a497

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Use #72a497 in CSS

#72a497 as Background Color in CSS
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#72a497 as Text Color in CSS
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#72a497 as Border Color in CSS
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