#72B5B0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #72B5B0?

RGB(114, 181, 176), HSL(175.5, 31.2%, 57.8%), CMYK(37.0%, 0.0%, 2.8%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #72B5B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.35:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#72B5B0 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 114, 181, 176, in HSL 175.5°, 31.2%, 57.8%, and in CMYK 37.0%, 0.0%, 2.8%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 6034 Pastel Turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#72B5B0

RGB

114, 181, 176

HSL

175.5, 31.2%, 57.8%

HSV

175.5, 37.0%, 71.0%

CMYK

37.0%, 0.0%, 2.8%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.727 0.0687 189.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 6034 Pastel Turquoise

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.