#72BBA6 Color Information

Hex color code: #72BBA6

#72BBA6 is a gentle cyan color. In RGB it is (114, 187, 166), and in HSL it is (163°, 35%, 59%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameMedium Aquamarine

HEX

#72BBA6

RGB

114, 187, 166

HSL

163°, 35%, 59%

CMYK

39%, 0%, 11%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #72BBA6;
background-color: #72BBA6;
border-color: #72BBA6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #72BBA6;
border: 2px solid #72BBA6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#72BBA6]
text-[#72BBA6]
border-[#72BBA6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_72BBA6]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #72BBA6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #72BBA6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #72BBA6; 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 #72BBA6; background-color: #72BBA615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #72BBA620; border-left: 4px solid #72BBA6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #72BBA6; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #72BBA6 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

114, 187, 166

Red: 114 / Green: 187 / Blue: 166

HSL

163°, 35%, 59%

Hue: 163° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

39%, 0%, 11%, 27%

Cyan: 39% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 27%

What color is #72BBA6?

#72BBA6 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BB7287

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #72BBA6 to RGB:

rgb(114, 187, 166)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #72BBA6 to HSL:

hsl(163, 35%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #72BBA6 to CMYK:

cmyk(39%, 0%, 11%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate cyan tone, #72BBA6 has RGB (114, 187, 166) and HSL (163°, 35%, 59%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #72BBA6 is #BB7287, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #72BB82.

Use #72BBA6 in CSS: color: #72BBA6 or background-color: #72BBA6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #72BBA6

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.37:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72BBA6?

#72BBA6 is a delicate cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #72BBA6?

#72BBA6 in RGB is (114, 187, 166) - 114 red, 187 green, and 166 blue.

How to use #72BBA6 in CSS?

Use #72BBA6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #72BBA6?

#BB7287 (complementary), #72BB82 (analogous), and #499781 (lighter shade) work well with #72BBA6.