#72b2ed color: Sanctuary Spa
#72b2ed is rgb(114, 178, 237) in RGB and oklch(74.384% 0.1082 247.545) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- ≈ Sky blue
- sky-400
- Black 7%
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About #72b2ed
#72b2ed is a bright light blue color. In OKLCH it has 74.4% lightness, 0.108 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.26:1 contrast and black text 9.31:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Sanctuary Spa (#66b2e4). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-400.
Lighter: #72b2ed mixed with white
Darker: #72b2ed mixed with black
Calmer: #72b2ed with less saturation
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Questions about #72b2ed
What color is #72b2ed?
#72b2ed is bright light blue. The closest named color is Sanctuary Spa. In RGB it is rgb(114, 178, 237), in HSL hsl(208.78, 77.36%, 68.82%) and in OKLCH oklch(74.384% 0.1082 247.545).
What colors go well with #72b2ed?
The complementary color of #72b2ed is #da9e5d. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #4cbcd9 and #9ba5f0. The triadic partners are #e68f9f and #99b96d.
Is white or black text more readable on #72b2ed?
Black text reads better on #72b2ed: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 and black gives 9.31:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #72b2ed a warm or cool color?
#72b2ed is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 74.4% and its chroma 0.108.