Cyan

The color #72AAD4 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 170, 212 and HSL values of 206°, 53%, 64%.

Color Values for #72AAD4

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HEX:
#72AAD4
RGB:
rgb(114,170,212) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(206,53%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(46%, 20%, 0%, 17%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72AAD4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72AAD4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 66.7%
Blue: 83.1%

Contrast Analysis for #72AAD4

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 #72AAD4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72AAD4

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

Complementary Colors for #72AAD4

The complementary color for #72AAD4 is #D49D73. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72AAD4

The analogous colors for #72AAD4 are #73D4CD and #7379D4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72AAD4

The triadic colors for #72AAD4 are #D473AA and #AAD473. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72AAD4

These are the darker variations of #72AAD4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B88AA and #44667F. This progression shows how #72AAD4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72AAD4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8EBBDD and #AACCE5. This progression shows how #72AAD4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72AAD4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72AAD4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #72AAD4

Companies and brands that incorporate #72AAD4 in their visual identity.

#72AAD4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72AAD4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72AAD4 is a cyan with RGB values of 114, 170, 212 and HSL values of 206°, 53%, 64%.

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