Grayish Cyan

The color #72979A is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 151, 154 and HSL values of 185°, 17%, 53%.

Color Values for #72979A

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HEX:
#72979A
RGB:
rgb(114,151,154) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(185,17%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(26%, 2%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72979A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72979A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 60.4%

Contrast Analysis for #72979A

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 #72979A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72979A

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

Complementary Colors for #72979A

The complementary color for #72979A is #9C7673. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72979A

The analogous colors for #72979A are #739C8B and #73849C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72979A

The triadic colors for #72979A are #9C7398 and #989C73. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72979A

These are the darker variations of #72979A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B797B and #445B5C. This progression shows how #72979A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72979A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8EACAE and #AAC1C2. This progression shows how #72979A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72979A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72979A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #72979A in their visual identity.

#72979A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72979A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72979A is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 114, 151, 154 and HSL values of 185°, 17%, 53%.

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