analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72B1E4 — Sky Blue
#72B1E4 is a light saturated blue sitting at 207° 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.
#72b1e4
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #72B1E4
- f2f8fd
- cbe2f5
- a3ccee
- 7cb6e6
- 54a0df
- 2d8bd7
- 2272b3
- 1b598c
- 134064
- 0c273d
- 040e15
Color schemes using #72B1E4
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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#72B1E4 FAQ
What color is #72B1E4?
#72B1E4 is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 68% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #72B1E4?
#72B1E4 is rgb(114, 177, 228) in RGB, hsl(207, 68%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 22%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72B1E4?
White text on this background reaches 2.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.12:1.
What colors go well with #72B1E4?
Its direct complement is #E4A572. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E47277 and #E4DE72 gives you contrast without the vibration.