#72BCDC

Color Details

HEX
#72BCDC
RGB
rgb(114, 188, 220)
HSL
hsl(198, 60%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(48%, 15%, 0%, 14%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.94:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #72bcdc
Contrast 9.94:1 AAA
White on #72bcdc
Contrast 2.11:1 Fail
#72bcdc on Black
Contrast 9.94:1 AAA
#72bcdc on White
Contrast 2.11:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#8ec9e3
#aad7ea
#c7e4f1
#5b96b0
#447184
#2e4b58

Complement & Analogous

#db9070
#7086db
#70dbc6

Triadic

#db70bb
#bbdb70

Monochrome

#2e4b58 #447184 #72bcdc #aad7ea #c7e4f1 #e3f2f8

Analogous

#70dbc6 #9be6d7 #72bcdc #8d9ee2 #7086db #5a6baf

Complementary Mix

#447184 #72bcdc #aad7ea #db9070 #e8b7a2 #8e5e49

Nearby Colors

#72bcdb
#72bcdd
#72bccc
#72bcec

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About #72BCDC

#72BCDC converts to RGB(114, 188, 220) and HSL(198, 60%, 65%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#72BCDC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #72BCDC?
RGB: 114, 188, 220. Copy as CSS: rgb(114, 188, 220)
Is #72BCDC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #72BCDC?
Complement: #db9070.
Does #72BCDC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.11:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.94:1 (AAA (normal text)).