#72CAAD
Cyan
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RGB
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About #72CAAD Cyan
#72CAAD is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 114 red, 202 green, and 173 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 160°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 62%.
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 #72CAAD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
160°
Hue
45%
Saturation
62%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #72CAAD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #72CAAD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#72CAAD on White
Contrast Ratio1.95:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#72CAAD on Black
Contrast Ratio10.77:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #72CAAD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #72CAAD |
| RGB | rgb(114, 202, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(160, 45%, 62%) |
| RGB Decimal | 114, 202, 173 |
| RGB Percent | 44.7%, 79.2%, 67.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 44%, 0%, 14%, 21% |
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