Grayish Cyan

The color #72797D is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 121, 125 and HSL values of 202°, 5%, 47%.

Color Values for #72797D

Below are the different color format representations for #72797D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#72797D
RGB:
rgb(114,121,125) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(202,5%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 3%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72797D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72797D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 49%

Contrast Analysis for #72797D

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 #72797D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72797D

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

Complementary Colors for #72797D

The complementary color for #72797D is #7E7672. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72797D

The analogous colors for #72797D are #727E7C and #72737E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72797D

The triadic colors for #72797D are #7E7279 and #797E72. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72797D

These are the darker variations of #72797D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B6164 and #44494B. This progression shows how #72797D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72797D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8E9497 and #AAAFB1. This progression shows how #72797D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72797D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72797D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #72797D

Companies and brands that incorporate #72797D in their visual identity.

#72797D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72797D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72797D is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 114, 121, 125 and HSL values of 202°, 5%, 47%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #72797D including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.