Cyan

The color #72AFE9 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 175, 233 and HSL values of 209°, 73%, 68%.

Color Values for #72AFE9

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HEX:
#72AFE9
RGB:
rgb(114,175,233) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(209,73%,68%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(51%, 25%, 0%, 9%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72AFE9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72AFE9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 68.6%
Blue: 91.4%

Contrast Analysis for #72AFE9

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 #72AFE9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72AFE9

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

Complementary Colors for #72AFE9

The complementary color for #72AFE9 is #E9AB72. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72AFE9

The analogous colors for #72AFE9 are #72E9E7 and #7274E9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72AFE9

The triadic colors for #72AFE9 are #E972AF and #AFE972. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72AFE9

These are the darker variations of #72AFE9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B8CBA and #44698C. This progression shows how #72AFE9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72AFE9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8EBFED and #AACFF2. This progression shows how #72AFE9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72AFE9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72AFE9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #72AFE9

Companies and brands that incorporate #72AFE9 in their visual identity.

#72AFE9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72AFE9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72AFE9 is a cyan with RGB values of 114, 175, 233 and HSL values of 209°, 73%, 68%.

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