Blue

The color #72A4EE is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 164, 238 and HSL values of 216°, 78%, 69%.

Color Values for #72A4EE

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HEX:
#72A4EE
RGB:
rgb(114,164,238) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(216,78%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(52%, 31%, 0%, 7%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72A4EE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72A4EE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 64.3%
Blue: 93.3%

Contrast Analysis for #72A4EE

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 #72A4EE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72A4EE

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

Complementary Colors for #72A4EE

The complementary color for #72A4EE is #EEBC72. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72A4EE

The analogous colors for #72A4EE are #72E1EE and #7F72EE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72A4EE

The triadic colors for #72A4EE are #EE72A4 and #A4EE72. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72A4EE

These are the darker variations of #72A4EE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B83BE and #44628F. This progression shows how #72A4EE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72A4EE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8EB6F1 and #AAC8F5. This progression shows how #72A4EE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72A4EE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72A4EE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #72A4EE

Companies and brands that incorporate #72A4EE in their visual identity.

#72A4EE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72A4EE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72A4EE is a blue with RGB values of 114, 164, 238 and HSL values of 216°, 78%, 69%.

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