#72B7C2 Hex Color
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This muted cyan sits in a cool, unsaturated middle ground, offering a dusty aesthetic that feels both refreshing and reserved. Because of its approachable, pastel quality, the hex code #72b7c2 works effectively as a soft background or a secondary accent in UI design. It pairs well with crisp charcoal grays to create high-contrast, accessible typography. Use it sparingly, as it can feel washed out against pure white.
Questions about #72b7c2
What is #72b7c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72b7c2 is rgb(114, 183, 194), in HSL hsl(188, 40%, 60%) and in CMYK 41%, 6%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #72b7c2 for typography?
Use deep charcoal or dark navy for text overlays, as they provide necessary contrast against the muted, dusty quality of #72b7c2. Avoid placing this color directly against pure white text, which can cause the cyan to feel washed out and illegible.
Is #72b7c2 considered a warm or cool color?
#72b7c2 is firmly a cool-toned color because of its strong cyan base and lack of yellow or red undertones. The muted, desaturated finish keeps it approachable, preventing the sharp, synthetic feeling common in brighter, more saturated cyan hues.
Is #72b7c2 readable on white or black?
#72b7c2 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.