Grayish Blue

The color #72859D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 133, 157 and HSL values of 213°, 18%, 53%.

Color Values for #72859D

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HEX:
#72859D
RGB:
rgb(114,133,157) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(213,18%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(27%, 15%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72859D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72859D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 52.2%
Blue: 61.6%

Contrast Analysis for #72859D

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 #72859D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72859D

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

Complementary Colors for #72859D

The complementary color for #72859D is #9D8972. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72859D

The analogous colors for #72859D are #729B9D and #74729D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72859D

The triadic colors for #72859D are #9D7285 and #859D72. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72859D

These are the darker variations of #72859D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B6A7E and #44505E. This progression shows how #72859D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72859D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8E9DB1 and #AAB6C4. This progression shows how #72859D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72859D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72859D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #72859D

Companies and brands that incorporate #72859D in their visual identity.

#72859D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72859D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72859D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 114, 133, 157 and HSL values of 213°, 18%, 53%.

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