#72A5B1
Muted Blue
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About #72A5B1 Muted Blue
#72A5B1 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 114 red, 165 green, and 177 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 191°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 57%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #72A5B1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
191°
Hue
29%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #72A5B1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #72A5B1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#72A5B1 on White
Contrast Ratio2.72:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#72A5B1 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.73:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #72A5B1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #72A5B1 |
| RGB | rgb(114, 165, 177) |
| HSL | hsl(191, 29%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 114, 165, 177 |
| RGB Percent | 44.7%, 64.7%, 69.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 36%, 7%, 0%, 31% |
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