#72ade6 color: Jordy Blue
#72ade6 is rgb(114, 173, 230) in RGB and oklch(72.977% 0.10363 248.598) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Sky blue
- blue-400
- Black 10%
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About #72ade6
#72ade6 is a bright light blue color. In OKLCH it has 73% lightness, 0.104 chroma and a hue of 249°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.38:1 contrast and black text 8.84:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Jordy Blue (#7aaae0). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #72ade6 mixed with white
Darker: #72ade6 mixed with black
Calmer: #72ade6 with less saturation
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Questions about #72ade6
What color is #72ade6?
#72ade6 is bright light blue. The closest named color is Jordy Blue. In RGB it is rgb(114, 173, 230), in HSL hsl(209.48, 69.88%, 67.45%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.977% 0.10363 248.598).
What colors go well with #72ade6?
The complementary color of #72ade6 is #d29b5c. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #4eb7d3 and #99a1e8. The triadic partners are #e08c9a and #94b46d.
Is white or black text more readable on #72ade6?
Black text reads better on #72ade6: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.38:1 and black gives 8.84:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #72ade6 a warm or cool color?
#72ade6 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 249 degrees, its lightness 73% and its chroma 0.104.