analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72D5CB — Sky Blue
#72D5CB is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 174° 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.
#72d5cb
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #72D5CB
- f3fbfb
- cff1ed
- abe6e0
- 87dbd3
- 63d0c5
- 3fc6b8
- 31a499
- 268077
- 1b5c55
- 113834
- 061412
Color schemes using #72D5CB
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.
Nearby colors
#72D5CB FAQ
What color is #72D5CB?
#72D5CB is a shade of sky blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 174 degrees, 54% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72D5CB?
#72D5CB is rgb(114, 213, 203) in RGB, hsl(174, 54%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 0%, 5%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72D5CB?
White text on this background reaches 1.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.1:1.
What colors go well with #72D5CB?
Its direct complement is #D5727C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D572AD and #D59972 gives you contrast without the vibration.