#72CCC3
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#72CCC3
Color Values
#72CCC3
114, 204, 195
174.0, 46.9%, 62.4%
174.0, 44.1%, 80.0%
44.1%, 0.0%, 4.4%, 20.0%
0.7866 0.0879 187.2
Properties
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.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #72CCC3;
color: #72CCC3;
border-color: #72CCC3;
Teal 200
#99F6E4
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.88:1
Text on black
11.14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #72CCC3?
RGB(114, 204, 195) · HSL(174.0, 46.9%, 62.4%) · CMYK(44.1%, 0.0%, 4.4%, 20.0%)
Does #72CCC3 meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #72CCC3?
Use 000000 text on a #72CCC3 background; contrast on black is 11.14:1.