Cyan

The color #72ACC9 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 172, 201 and HSL values of 200°, 45%, 62%.

Color Values for #72ACC9

Below are the different color format representations for #72ACC9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#72ACC9
RGB:
rgb(114,172,201) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(200,45%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(43%, 14%, 0%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72ACC9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72ACC9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 67.5%
Blue: 78.8%

Contrast Analysis for #72ACC9

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 #72ACC9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72ACC9

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

Complementary Colors for #72ACC9

The complementary color for #72ACC9 is #CA9072. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72ACC9

The analogous colors for #72ACC9 are #72CABB and #7281CA. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72ACC9

The triadic colors for #72ACC9 are #CA72AD and #ADCA72. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72ACC9

These are the darker variations of #72ACC9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B8AA1 and #446779. This progression shows how #72ACC9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72ACC9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8EBDD4 and #AACDDF. This progression shows how #72ACC9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72ACC9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72ACC9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #72ACC9

Companies and brands that incorporate #72ACC9 in their visual identity.

#72ACC9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72ACC9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72ACC9 is a cyan with RGB values of 114, 172, 201 and HSL values of 200°, 45%, 62%.

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