#72BCEC

Color Details

HEX
#72BCEC
RGB
rgb(114, 188, 236)
HSL
hsl(204, 76%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(52%, 20%, 0%, 7%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.12:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #72bcec
Contrast 10.12:1 AAA
White on #72bcec
Contrast 2.08:1 Fail
#72bcec on Black
Contrast 10.12:1 AAA
#72bcec on White
Contrast 2.08:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#8ec9f0
#aad7f4
#c7e4f7
#5b96bd
#44718e
#2e4b5e

Complement & Analogous

#eca474
#7480ec
#74ece0

Triadic

#ec74bc
#bcec74

Monochrome

#2e4b5e #44718e #72bcec #aad7f4 #c7e4f7 #e3f2fb

Analogous

#74ece0 #9ef2e9 #72bcec #9099f0 #7480ec #5d66bd

Complementary Mix

#44718e #72bcec #aad7f4 #eca474 #f3c4a5 #996b4b

Nearby Colors

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#72bcdc
#72bcfc

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About #72BCEC

#72BCEC converts to RGB(114, 188, 236) and HSL(204, 76%, 69%). 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.

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#72BCEC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #72BCEC?
RGB: 114, 188, 236. Copy as CSS: rgb(114, 188, 236)
Is #72BCEC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #72BCEC?
Complement: #eca474.
Does #72BCEC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.08:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.12:1 (AAA (normal text)).