Information about #72ACB1 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #72ACB1 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(114, 172, 177) — 44.7% red, 67.5% green, 69.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 25 / 2 / 0 / 31. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#72ACB1 is a softly balanced water-like cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Kumutoto (#78AFB2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hannah (#6DA5B4) and Gulf Stream (#74B2A8).

In RGB terms — rgb(114, 172, 177) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #72ACB1 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #72ACB1 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#72ACB1 color variations

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

#72ACB1 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#72ACB1 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#529096

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#3D6C70

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Black

#000000

#72ACB1 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#72ACB1 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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#78B171

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#72ACB1 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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#B19772
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#B1728C
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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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#B172AC
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#ACB172
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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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#7772B1
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#B17772
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#ACB172
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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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#9772B1
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#8CB172
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Nearest named colors to #72ACB1

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

Kumutoto color link
Kumutoto

#78AFB2

Hannah color link
Hannah

#6DA5B4

Gulf Stream color link
Gulf Stream

#74B2A8

Tradewind color link
Tradewind

#6DAFA7

Vintage Turquoise color link
Vintage Turquoise

#6DB6AD

Greyblue color link
Greyblue

#77A1B5

Fountain Blue color link
Fountain Blue

#65ADB2

Grayish Cyan color link
Grayish Cyan

#7DA8A8

Meltwater color link
Meltwater

#6EAEC0

Crystal Blue color link
Crystal Blue

#68A0B0

Glacier color link
Glacier

#78B1BF

Green Sheen color link
Green Sheen

#6EAEA1

#72ACB1 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#72ACB1
  • RGB114, 172, 177
  • CMYK25, 2, 0, 31
  • HSL185°, 29%, 57%
  • HSL Precise184.762°, 28.767%, 57.059%
  • HSV185°, 36%, 69%
  • HSB185°, 36%, 69%
  • HEX ID72ACB1
  • DECIMAL ID7515313
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69.4%
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