#7272ED

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #7272ED?

RGB(114, 114, 237), HSL(240.0, 77.4%, 68.8%), CMYK(51.9%, 51.9%, 0.0%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #7272ED meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.93:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#7272ED is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 114, 114, 237, in HSL 240.0°, 77.4%, 68.8%, and in CMYK 51.9%, 51.9%, 0.0%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is mediumslateblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#7272ED

RGB

114, 114, 237

HSL

240.0, 77.4%, 68.8%

HSV

240.0, 51.9%, 92.9%

CMYK

51.9%, 51.9%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.6143 0.1806 279.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumslateblue

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.