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#72a6bb

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HEX#72a6bb
HEX8#72a6bbff
RGBrgb(114, 166, 187)
CMYK[0.39,0.11,0,0.27]
Name#72a6bb
HCL[234.07,20.06,65.31]
oklab[0.7,-0.04,-0.04]
Num7513787
HSI[196.22,0.27,0.61]
lab[65.31,-11.77,-16.24]
Lighten
#b7d1dc
Darken
#417286
Saturate
#5dafd0
Desaturate
#879da6
Greyscale
#969696
Brighten
#a5d9ee

Color harmonies of #72a6bb

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.
#72a6bb
#bb72a6
#a6bb72

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.
#72a6bb
#ab72bb
#bb8772
#81bb72

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.
#72a6bb
#8ccce5
#0a0f11
#24353b
#3e5b66
#588090

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.
#72a6bb
#72bbb3
#72b5bb
#72a6bb
#7297bb
#7289bb

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#72a6bb
#9672bb
#bbb372

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
#f5f9fa
#ebf2f5
#e1ecf0
#d7e6ec
#cddfe7
#c3d9e2
#b9d3dd
#aeccd8
#a4c6d3
#9abfce
#90b9ca
#86b3c5
#7cacc0
#72a6bb

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#080c0d
#10181b
#182428
#212f35
#293b43
#314750
#39535e
#415f6b
#496b78
#517786
#5a8293
#628ea0
#6a9aae
#72a6bb

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #72a6bb colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.662 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!
7.888 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 #72a6bb

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Use #72a6bb in CSS

#72a6bb as Background Color in CSS
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#72a6bb as Text Color in CSS
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#72a6bb as Border Color in CSS
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