#72B0D4 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, this pastel blue carries a gray undertone that keeps it calm without turning babyish. The hex code #72b0d4 works well as a supporting tone in healthcare, finance, and spring layouts, and it holds enough contrast for black body text. It can wash out next to pure white, so ground it with a deeper navy or slate nearby.
Questions about #72b0d4
What is #72b0d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72b0d4 is rgb(114, 176, 212), in HSL hsl(202, 53%, 64%) and in CMYK 46%, 17%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #72b0d4?
Warm accents like terracotta or coral give this muted blue energy, while deep navy and charcoal add structure. Avoid pairing it only with white, since the combination can look washed out.
Is #72b0d4 readable on white or black?
#72b0d4 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 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.