#72B0D3 Hex Color
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Think faded denim or a hazy morning sky. #72b0d3 is a pastel blue with a gray undertone, muted enough to feel gentle rather than icy. That low saturation makes it a strong dominant background for healthcare or finance interfaces, where black text stays readable at about 8.9:1 contrast. The hex code #72b0d3 also flatters warm coral accents.
Questions about #72b0d3
What is #72b0d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72b0d3 is rgb(114, 176, 211), in HSL hsl(202, 52%, 64%) and in CMYK 46%, 17%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #72b0d3?
Warm coral, soft peach, and navy all pair well with #72b0d3. Its gray undertone stops the blue from clashing with warm accents, while navy adds depth for headers or text.
Is #72b0d3 readable on white or black?
#72b0d3 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.86:1 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.