#72A5E4
Blue
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About #72A5E4 Blue
#72A5E4 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 114 red, 165 green, and 228 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 213°, saturation of 68%, and lightness of 67%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #72A5E4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
213°
Hue
68%
Saturation
67%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #72A5E4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #72A5E4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#72A5E4 on White
Contrast Ratio2.56:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#72A5E4 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.22:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #72A5E4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #72A5E4 |
| RGB | rgb(114, 165, 228) |
| HSL | hsl(213, 68%, 67%) |
| RGB Decimal | 114, 165, 228 |
| RGB Percent | 44.7%, 64.7%, 89.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 50%, 28%, 0%, 11% |
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