#72AEC5
Blue
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About #72AEC5 Blue
#72AEC5 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 114 red, 174 green, and 197 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 197°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 61%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
197°
Hue
42%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #72AEC5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #72AEC5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#72AEC5 on White
Contrast Ratio2.45:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#72AEC5 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.58:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #72AEC5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #72AEC5 |
| RGB | rgb(114, 174, 197) |
| HSL | hsl(197, 42%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 114, 174, 197 |
| RGB Percent | 44.7%, 68.2%, 77.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 42%, 12%, 0%, 23% |
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