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#72a5bd

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HEX#72a5bd
HEX8#72a5bdff
RGBrgb(114, 165, 189)
CMYK[0.4,0.13,0,0.26]
Name#72a5bd
HCL[238.83,20.67,65.09]
oklab[0.69,-0.04,-0.05]
Num7513533
HSI[198.26,0.27,0.61]
lab[65.09,-10.7,-17.68]
Lighten
#b7d1de
Darken
#407289
Saturate
#5dacd2
Desaturate
#879ea8
Greyscale
#979797
Brighten
#a5d8f0

Color harmonies of #72a5bd

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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#bd72a5
#a5bd72

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.
#72a5bd
#af72bd
#bd8a72
#7fbd72

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.
#72a5bd
#8ccae7
#0b1113
#25363d
#3f5b68
#588092

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.
#72a5bd
#72bdb7
#72b4bd
#72a5bd
#7296bd
#7287bd

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#72a5bd
#9972bd
#bdb772

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
#ebf2f6
#e1ecf1
#d7e5ec
#cddfe7
#c3d8e3
#b9d2de
#aeccd9
#a4c5d5
#9abfd0
#90b8cb
#86b2c6
#7cabc2
#72a5bd

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#080c0e
#10181b
#182329
#212f36
#293b44
#314751
#39535f
#415e6c
#496a7a
#517687
#5a8295
#628da2
#6a99b0
#72a5bd

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #72a5bd colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.681 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!
7.832 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 #72a5bd

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Use #72a5bd in CSS

#72a5bd as Background Color in CSS
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#72a5bd as Text Color in CSS
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#72a5bd as Border Color in CSS
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