Cyan

The color #72BCC5 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 188, 197 and HSL values of 187°, 42%, 61%.

Color Values for #72BCC5

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HEX:
#72BCC5
RGB:
rgb(114,188,197) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(187,42%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(42%, 5%, 0%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72BCC5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72BCC5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 73.7%
Blue: 77.3%

Contrast Analysis for #72BCC5

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 #72BCC5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72BCC5

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

Complementary Colors for #72BCC5

The complementary color for #72BCC5 is #C57C72. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72BCC5

The analogous colors for #72BCC5 are #72C5A5 and #7292C5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72BCC5

The triadic colors for #72BCC5 are #C572BC and #BCC572. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72BCC5

These are the darker variations of #72BCC5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B969E and #447176. This progression shows how #72BCC5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72BCC5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8EC9D1 and #AAD7DC. This progression shows how #72BCC5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72BCC5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72BCC5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #72BCC5

Companies and brands that incorporate #72BCC5 in their visual identity.

#72BCC5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72BCC5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72BCC5 is a cyan with RGB values of 114, 188, 197 and HSL values of 187°, 42%, 61%.

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