#72B4DB Hex Color
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Not quite baby blue and not quite sky, #72b4db lands somewhere in between as a soft pastel blue. Its low saturation reads gentle and trustworthy, which suits healthcare and finance interfaces. Black text passes easily on top at about 9.3:1 contrast. Try it as a dominant background with charcoal or warm coral accents.
Questions about #72b4db
What is #72b4db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72b4db is rgb(114, 180, 219), in HSL hsl(202, 59%, 65%) and in CMYK 48%, 18%, 0%, 14%.
What text color works best on #72b4db?
Black text. It reaches about 9.3:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. White text falls short on a light blue like this, so keep it for small type only if darkened.
What colors pair well with #72b4db?
Warm coral, charcoal, and soft navy all flatter it. The muted blue balances bright warm accents, while charcoal grounds layouts without the severity of pure black.
Is #72b4db readable on white or black?
#72b4db has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.26:1 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.