Grayish Blue

The color #72879E is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 135, 158 and HSL values of 211°, 18%, 53%.

Color Values for #72879E

Below are the different color format representations for #72879E. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#72879E
RGB:
rgb(114,135,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(211,18%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(28%, 15%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72879E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72879E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 52.9%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #72879E

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 #72879E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72879E

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

Complementary Colors for #72879E

The complementary color for #72879E is #9D8872. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72879E

The analogous colors for #72879E are #729C9D and #72729D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72879E

The triadic colors for #72879E are #9D7286 and #869D72. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72879E

These are the darker variations of #72879E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B6C7E and #44515F. This progression shows how #72879E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72879E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8E9FB1 and #AAB7C5. This progression shows how #72879E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72879E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72879E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #72879E

Companies and brands that incorporate #72879E in their visual identity.

#72879E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72879E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72879E is a grayish blue with RGB values of 114, 135, 158 and HSL values of 211°, 18%, 53%.

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