#72B19C Color Information

Hex color code: #72B19C

A subtle cyan shade, #72B19C appears as (114, 177, 156) in RGB and (160°, 29%, 57%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#72B19C

RGB

114, 177, 156

HSL

160°, 29%, 57%

CMYK

36%, 0%, 12%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #72B19C;
background-color: #72B19C;
border-color: #72B19C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #72B19C;
border: 2px solid #72B19C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#72B19C]
text-[#72B19C]
border-[#72B19C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_72B19C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #72B19C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #72B19C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #72B19C; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #72B19C; background-color: #72B19C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #72B19C20; border-left: 4px solid #72B19C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #72B19C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #72B19C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

114, 177, 156

Red: 114 / Green: 177 / Blue: 156

HSL

160°, 29%, 57%

Hue: 160° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

36%, 0%, 12%, 31%

Cyan: 36% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 12% / Key: 31%

What color is #72B19C?

#72B19C is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B17287

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #72B19C to RGB:

rgb(114, 177, 156)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #72B19C to HSL:

hsl(160, 29%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #72B19C to CMYK:

cmyk(36%, 0%, 12%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel cyan tone, #72B19C has RGB (114, 177, 156) and HSL (160°, 29%, 57%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #72B19C is #B17287, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #72B17C.

Use #72B19C in CSS: color: #72B19C or background-color: #72B19C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #72B19C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 8.48:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72B19C?

#72B19C is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #72B19C?

#72B19C in RGB is (114, 177, 156) - 114 red, 177 green, and 156 blue.

How to use #72B19C in CSS?

Use #72B19C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #72B19C?

#B17287 (complementary), #72B17C (analogous), and #4C8A75 (lighter shade) work well with #72B19C.