Grayish Blue

The color #72697F is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 105, 127 and HSL values of 265°, 9%, 45%.

Color Values for #72697F

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HEX:
#72697F
RGB:
rgb(114,105,127) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(265,9%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 17%, 0%, 50%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72697F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72697F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 49.8%

Contrast Analysis for #72697F

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #72697F

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72697F

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #72697F

The complementary color for #72697F is #747D68. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72697F

The analogous colors for #72697F are #686A7D and #7B687D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72697F

The triadic colors for #72697F are #7D7168 and #687D71. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72697F

These are the darker variations of #72697F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B5466 and #443F4C. This progression shows how #72697F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72697F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8E8799 and #AAA5B2. This progression shows how #72697F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72697F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72697F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #72697F in their visual identity.

#72697F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72697F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72697F is a grayish blue with RGB values of 114, 105, 127 and HSL values of 265°, 9%, 45%.

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