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#72b5b6

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HEX#72b5b6
HEX8#72b5b6ff
RGBrgb(114, 181, 182)
CMYK[0.37,0.01,0,0.29]
Name#72b5b6
HCL[199.07,22.13,69.47]
oklab[0.73,-0.07,-0.02]
Num7517622
HSI[180.74,0.28,0.62]
lab[69.47,-20.92,-7.23]
Lighten
#b5d8d9
Darken
#427f80
Saturate
#5dcacb
Desaturate
#87a0a1
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#a5e8e9

Color harmonies of #72b5b6

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.
#72b5b6
#b672b5
#b5b672

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.
#72b5b6
#9572b6
#b67372
#93b672

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.
#72b5b6
#8ddfe0
#080c0c
#223636
#3d6061
#578b8b

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.
#72b5b6
#72b69c
#72b6a9
#72b5b6
#72a7b6
#729ab6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#72b5b6
#8172b6
#b69c72

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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#f5fafa
#ebf4f5
#e1efef
#d7eaea
#cde5e5
#c3dfe0
#b9dadb
#aed5d5
#a4cfd0
#9acacb
#90c5c6
#86c0c0
#7cbabb
#72b5b6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#080d0d
#101a1a
#182727
#213434
#294141
#314e4e
#395b5b
#416768
#497475
#518182
#5a8e8f
#629b9c
#6aa8a9
#72b5b6

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #72b5b6 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.333 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!
9.001 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 #72b5b6

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Use #72b5b6 in CSS

#72b5b6 as Background Color in CSS
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#72b5b6 as Text Color in CSS
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#72b5b6 as Border Color in CSS
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