#72B19D Color Information

Hex color code: #72B19D

A soft cyan shade, #72B19D appears as (114, 177, 157) in RGB and (161°, 29%, 57%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#72B19D

RGB

114, 177, 157

HSL

161°, 29%, 57%

CMYK

36%, 0%, 11%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #72B19D;
background-color: #72B19D;
border-color: #72B19D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #72B19D;
border: 2px solid #72B19D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#72B19D]
text-[#72B19D]
border-[#72B19D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_72B19D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #72B19D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #72B19D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #72B19D; 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 #72B19D; background-color: #72B19D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #72B19D20; border-left: 4px solid #72B19D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #72B19D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #72B19D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

114, 177, 157

Red: 114 / Green: 177 / Blue: 157

HSL

161°, 29%, 57%

Hue: 161° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

36%, 0%, 11%, 31%

Cyan: 36% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 31%

What color is #72B19D?

#72B19D is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B17286

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #72B19D to RGB:

rgb(114, 177, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #72B19D to HSL:

hsl(161, 29%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #72B19D to CMYK:

cmyk(36%, 0%, 11%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle cyan tone, #72B19D has RGB (114, 177, 157) and HSL (161°, 29%, 57%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #72B19D is #B17286, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #72B17D.

Use #72B19D in CSS: color: #72B19D or background-color: #72B19D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #72B19D

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.49:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72B19D?

#72B19D is a gentle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #72B19D?

#72B19D in RGB is (114, 177, 157) - 114 red, 177 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #72B19D in CSS?

Use #72B19D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #72B19D?

#B17286 (complementary), #72B17D (analogous), and #4C8A76 (lighter shade) work well with #72B19D.