Information about #72A5AC color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #72A5AC belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(114, 165, 172) (44.7% red, 64.7% green, 67.5% blue), or CMYK 23 / 3 / 0 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#72A5AC presents itself as a moderately toned aqua cyan — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Hannah (#6DA5B4). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Awash (#739CA9) and Greyblue (#77A1B5).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(114, 165, 172)), which gives #72A5AC its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #72A5AC: 7.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.7:1 for white. #72A5AC has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#72A5AC color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#72A5AC color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#72A5AC color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#72A5AC color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#72A5AC color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#72A5AC color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #72A5AC

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Hannah color link
Hannah

#6DA5B4

Awash color link
Awash

#739CA9

Greyblue color link
Greyblue

#77A1B5

Crystal Blue color link
Crystal Blue

#68A0B0

Grayish Cyan color link
Grayish Cyan

#7DA8A8

Tradewind color link
Tradewind

#6DAFA7

Kumutoto color link
Kumutoto

#78AFB2

Grayish Cerulean color link
Grayish Cerulean

#7D9EA8

Gulf Stream color link
Gulf Stream

#74B2A8

Green Sheen color link
Green Sheen

#6EAEA1

Blue Moon color link
Blue Moon

#7296AB

Ziggurat color link
Ziggurat

#81A6AA

#72A5AC color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#72A5AC
  • RGB114, 165, 172
  • CMYK23, 3, 0, 33
  • CSSrgb(114, 165, 172)
  • HSL187°, 26%, 56%
  • HSL Precise187.241°, 25.893%, 56.078%
  • HSV187°, 34%, 67%
  • HSB187°, 34%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • GLSLvec3(0.447, 0.647, 0.675)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.447, 0.647, 0.675, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.447, 0.647, 0.675)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID72A5AC
  • DECIMAL ID7513516
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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