#72A2C0 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a cool, clinical temperature that works well for tech and financial interfaces requiring a sense of security. Because it is highly unsaturated, it serves best as a supporting background rather than a primary button color. The hex code for this shade is #72a2c0. Pair it with dark slate grays to maintain readability, as black text provides high contrast here.
Questions about #72a2c0
What is #72a2c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72a2c0 is rgb(114, 162, 192), in HSL hsl(203, 38%, 60%) and in CMYK 41%, 16%, 0%, 25%.
What design style works best with #72a2c0?
Use #72a2c0 as a neutral background for professional interfaces where clarity is essential, such as dashboards or financial apps. Because it has low saturation, it remains unobtrusive, allowing your primary action buttons or alert colors to pop against the muted canvas.
Is #72a2c0 readable on white or black?
#72a2c0 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.