#72A9E3
Blue
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About #72A9E3 Blue
#72A9E3 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 114 red, 169 green, and 227 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 211°, saturation of 67%, 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 #72A9E3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
211°
Hue
67%
Saturation
67%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #72A9E3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #72A9E3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#72A9E3 on White
Contrast Ratio2.47:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#72A9E3 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.5:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #72A9E3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #72A9E3 |
| RGB | rgb(114, 169, 227) |
| HSL | hsl(211, 67%, 67%) |
| RGB Decimal | 114, 169, 227 |
| RGB Percent | 44.7%, 66.3%, 89.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 50%, 26%, 0%, 11% |
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