#72aff2 color: Bright light blue
#72aff2 is rgb(114, 175, 242) in RGB and oklch(73.965% 0.11647 251.766) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Sky blue
- blue-400
- Black 5%
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About #72aff2
#72aff2 is a bright light blue color. In OKLCH it has 74% lightness, 0.116 chroma and a hue of 252°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.3:1 contrast and black text 9.13:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is French Sky Blue (#77b5fe). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #72aff2 mixed with white
Darker: #72aff2 mixed with black
Calmer: #72aff2 with less saturation
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Questions about #72aff2
What color is #72aff2?
#72aff2 is bright light blue. The closest named color is Bright light blue. In RGB it is rgb(114, 175, 242), in HSL hsl(211.41, 83.12%, 69.8%) and in OKLCH oklch(73.965% 0.11647 251.766).
What colors go well with #72aff2?
The complementary color of #72aff2 is #d89e51. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #42bbdf and #9fa1f2. The triadic partners are #ea8b97 and #8fba6b.
Is white or black text more readable on #72aff2?
Black text reads better on #72aff2: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.3:1 and black gives 9.13:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #72aff2 a warm or cool color?
#72aff2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 252 degrees, its lightness 74% and its chroma 0.116.