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#72a4bc

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HEX#72a4bc
HEX8#72a4bcff
RGBrgb(114, 164, 188)
CMYK[0.39,0.13,0,0.26]
Name#72a4bc
HCL[239.38,20.47,64.77]
oklab[0.69,-0.04,-0.05]
Num7513276
HSI[198.53,0.27,0.61]
lab[64.77,-10.42,-17.61]
Lighten
#b7d1dd
Darken
#407088
Saturate
#5dabd1
Desaturate
#879da7
Greyscale
#979797
Brighten
#a5d7ef

Color harmonies of #72a4bc

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.
#72a4bc
#bc72a4
#a4bc72

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.
#72a4bc
#af72bc
#bc8a72
#7fbc72

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.
#72a4bc
#8cc9e6
#0b1012
#25353c
#3e5a67
#587f91

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.
#72a4bc
#72bcb6
#72b3bc
#72a4bc
#7295bc
#7286bc

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#72a4bc
#9972bc
#bcb672

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
#e1ecf1
#d7e5ec
#cddfe7
#c3d8e2
#b9d2de
#aecbd9
#a4c5d4
#9abecf
#90b8ca
#86b1c6
#7cabc1
#72a4bc

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#080c0d
#10171b
#182328
#212f36
#293b43
#314651
#39525e
#415e6b
#496979
#517586
#5a8194
#628da1
#6a98af
#72a4bc

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #72a4bc colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.709 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!
7.752 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 #72a4bc

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Use #72a4bc in CSS

#72a4bc as Background Color in CSS
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#72a4bc as Text Color in CSS
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#72a4bc as Border Color in CSS
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