#72AFA9
Muted Cyan
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About #72AFA9 Muted Cyan
#72AFA9 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 114 red, 175 green, and 169 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 174°, saturation of 28%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
174°
Hue
28%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #72AFA9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #72AFA9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#72AFA9 on White
Contrast Ratio2.49:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#72AFA9 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.42:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #72AFA9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #72AFA9 |
| RGB | rgb(114, 175, 169) |
| HSL | hsl(174, 28%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 114, 175, 169 |
| RGB Percent | 44.7%, 68.6%, 66.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 35%, 0%, 3%, 31% |
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