#72C9EC Color Information

Hex color code: #72C9EC

#72C9EC is a vivid blue color. In RGB it is (114, 201, 236), and in HSL it is (197°, 76%, 69%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:

Color NameSky Blue

HEX

#72C9EC

RGB

114, 201, 236

HSL

197°, 76%, 69%

CMYK

52%, 15%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #72C9EC;
background-color: #72C9EC;
border-color: #72C9EC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #72C9EC;
border: 2px solid #72C9EC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#72C9EC]
text-[#72C9EC]
border-[#72C9EC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_72C9EC]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #72C9EC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #72C9EC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #72C9EC; 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 #72C9EC; background-color: #72C9EC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #72C9EC20; border-left: 4px solid #72C9EC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #72C9EC; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #72C9EC in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

114, 201, 236

Red: 114 / Green: 201 / Blue: 236

HSL

197°, 76%, 69%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

52%, 15%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 52% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #72C9EC?

#72C9EC is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EC9674

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #72C9EC to RGB:

rgb(114, 201, 236)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #72C9EC to HSL:

hsl(197, 76%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #72C9EC to CMYK:

cmyk(52%, 15%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold blue tone, #72C9EC has RGB (114, 201, 236) and HSL (197°, 76%, 69%). 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 #72C9EC is #EC9674, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74ECD2.

Use #72C9EC in CSS: color: #72C9EC or background-color: #72C9EC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #72C9EC

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.28:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72C9EC?

#72C9EC is a bold blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #72C9EC?

#72C9EC in RGB is (114, 201, 236) - 114 red, 201 green, and 236 blue.

How to use #72C9EC in CSS?

Use #72C9EC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #72C9EC?

#EC9674 (complementary), #74ECD2 (analogous), and #31B0E3 (lighter shade) work well with #72C9EC.