#72b2ef color: Bright light blue
#72b2ef is rgb(114, 178, 239) in RGB and oklch(74.475% 0.11053 248.389) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Sky blue
- sky-400
- Black 6%
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About #72b2ef
#72b2ef is a bright light blue color. In OKLCH it has 74.5% lightness, 0.111 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.25:1 contrast and black text 9.33:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Sanctuary Spa (#66b2e4). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-400.
Lighter: #72b2ef mixed with white
Darker: #72b2ef mixed with black
Calmer: #72b2ef with less saturation
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Questions about #72b2ef
What color is #72b2ef?
#72b2ef is bright light blue. The closest named color is Bright light blue. In RGB it is rgb(114, 178, 239), in HSL hsl(209.28, 79.62%, 69.22%) and in OKLCH oklch(74.475% 0.11053 248.389).
What colors go well with #72b2ef?
The complementary color of #72b2ef is #da9f5b. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #49bddb and #9ca5f1. The triadic partners are #e88e9e and #97ba6c.
Is white or black text more readable on #72b2ef?
Black text reads better on #72b2ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 and black gives 9.33:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #72b2ef a warm or cool color?
#72b2ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 74.5% and its chroma 0.111.