#72A5EF Hex Color
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Reach for #72a5ef when a UI needs a background that feels light but still reads blue. This pastel blue carries a soft, muted quality suited to baby products, finance apps, and spring layouts. It can wash out beside pure white, so test it against what colors make gray neutrals before committing. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 8.3:1. The hex code #72a5ef works best as a base, brightened by coral accents.
Questions about #72a5ef
What is #72a5ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72a5ef is rgb(114, 165, 239), in HSL hsl(216, 80%, 69%) and in CMYK 52%, 31%, 0%, 6%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #72a5ef?
Is #72a5ef readable on white or black?
#72a5ef has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.34:1 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.