Cyan

The color #72A8A1 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 168, 161 and HSL values of 172°, 24%, 55%.

Color Values for #72A8A1

Below are the different color format representations for #72A8A1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#72A8A1
RGB:
rgb(114,168,161) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(172,24%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(32%, 0%, 4%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72A8A1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72A8A1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 65.9%
Blue: 63.1%

Contrast Analysis for #72A8A1

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 #72A8A1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72A8A1

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

Complementary Colors for #72A8A1

The complementary color for #72A8A1 is #A87178. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72A8A1

The analogous colors for #72A8A1 are #71A885 and #7194A8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72A8A1

The triadic colors for #72A8A1 are #A071A8 and #A8A071. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72A8A1

These are the darker variations of #72A8A1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B8681 and #446561. This progression shows how #72A8A1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72A8A1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8EB9B4 and #AACBC7. This progression shows how #72A8A1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72A8A1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72A8A1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #72A8A1 in their visual identity.

#72A8A1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72A8A1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72A8A1 is a cyan with RGB values of 114, 168, 161 and HSL values of 172°, 24%, 55%.

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