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#72a4b6

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HEX#72a4b6
HEX8#72a4b6ff
RGBrgb(114, 164, 182)
CMYK[0.37,0.1,0,0.29]
Name#72a4b6
HCL[230.52,18.88,64.57]
oklab[0.69,-0.04,-0.04]
Num7513270
HSI[194.8,0.26,0.6]
lab[64.57,-12,-14.57]
Lighten
#b5cfd9
Darken
#426f80
Saturate
#5daecb
Desaturate
#879aa1
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#a5d7e9

Color harmonies of #72a4b6

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.
#72a4b6
#b672a4
#a4b672

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.
#72a4b6
#a672b6
#b68472
#82b672

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.
#72a4b6
#8dcae0
#080b0c
#223136
#3d5761
#577e8b

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.
#72a4b6
#72b6ad
#72b2b6
#72a4b6
#7296b6
#7289b6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#72a4b6
#9272b6
#b6ad72

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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#f5f9fa
#ebf2f5
#e1ecef
#d7e5ea
#cddfe5
#c3d8e0
#b9d2db
#aecbd5
#a4c5d0
#9abecb
#90b8c6
#86b1c0
#7cabbb
#72a4b6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#080c0d
#10171a
#182327
#212f34
#293b41
#31464e
#39525b
#415e68
#496975
#517582
#5a818f
#628d9c
#6a98a9
#72a4b6

Contrast Checker

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2.727 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!
7.701 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 #72a4b6

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Use #72a4b6 in CSS

#72a4b6 as Background Color in CSS
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#72a4b6 as Text Color in CSS
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#72a4b6 as Border Color in CSS
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