Grayish Blue

The color #72757B is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 117, 123 and HSL values of 220°, 4%, 46%.

Color Values for #72757B

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HEX:
#72757B
RGB:
rgb(114,117,123) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(220,4%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 5%, 0%, 52%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72757B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72757B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 45.9%
Blue: 48.2%

Contrast Analysis for #72757B

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 #72757B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72757B

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

Complementary Colors for #72757B

The complementary color for #72757B is #7A7771. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72757B

The analogous colors for #72757B are #71787A and #72717A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72757B

The triadic colors for #72757B are #7A7174 and #747A71. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72757B

These are the darker variations of #72757B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B5E62 and #44464A. This progression shows how #72757B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72757B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8E9195 and #AAACB0. This progression shows how #72757B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72757B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72757B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#72757B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72757B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72757B is a grayish blue with RGB values of 114, 117, 123 and HSL values of 220°, 4%, 46%.

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