Grayish Blue

The color #72718B is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 113, 139 and HSL values of 242°, 10%, 49%.

Color Values for #72718B

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HEX:
#72718B
RGB:
rgb(114,113,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,10%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 19%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72718B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72718B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 44.3%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #72718B

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 #72718B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72718B

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

Complementary Colors for #72718B

The complementary color for #72718B is #898970. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72718B

The analogous colors for #72718B are #707C89 and #7E7089. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72718B

The triadic colors for #72718B are #897170 and #708971. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72718B

These are the darker variations of #72718B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B5A6F and #444453. This progression shows how #72718B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72718B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8E8DA2 and #AAAAB9. This progression shows how #72718B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72718B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72718B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #72718B in their visual identity.

#72718B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72718B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72718B is a grayish blue with RGB values of 114, 113, 139 and HSL values of 242°, 10%, 49%.

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