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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72ADD5 — Sky Blue
#72ADD5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 204° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #72ADD5
- f3f8fb
- cfe3f1
- abcee6
- 87b9db
- 63a4d0
- 3f90c6
- 3176a4
- 265c80
- 1b425c
- 112838
- 060e14
Color schemes using #72ADD5
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#72ADD5 FAQ
What color is #72ADD5?
#72ADD5 is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 204 degrees, 54% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72ADD5?
#72ADD5 is rgb(114, 173, 213) in RGB, hsl(204, 54%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 19%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72ADD5?
White text on this background reaches 2.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.65:1.
What colors go well with #72ADD5?
Its direct complement is #D59972. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5727C and #D5CB72 gives you contrast without the vibration.