#72A2F1 Hex Code
Color Name: Cornflower Blue
What is hex #72A2F1 Color?
The color name of hex code #72A2F1 is Cornflower Blue. The RGB values are (114, 162, 241) which means it is composed of
22% red, 31% green and 47% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:53 M:33 Y:0 K:6. In the HSV/HSB scale, #72A2F1 has a hue of 217°, 53% saturation and a brightness value of 95%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #72A2F1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cornflower Blue |
| RGB Values | (114, 162, 241) |
| CMYK Values | (53%, 33%, 0%, 6%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (217°, 53%, 95%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699FF |
| Inverse Color | #8D5D0E [Golden Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 284 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #F1C172 [Mellow Apricot] |
| #72A2F1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ACACAC |
| Desaturated | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C7C7C7 |
Hex #72A2F1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #72A2F1 is #F1C172 which is called Mellow Apricot. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #72A2F1 color is offered by #F1C172. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #72A2F1 are #8272F1 and #72E2F1, called Violets Are Blue and Sky Blue (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #72A2F1 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #72A2F1 are #F18272 (Salmon) and #E2F172 (Booger Buster). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#72A2F1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #F172A2 (Cyclamen) and #A2F172 (Inchworm) along with #72A2F1, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #72A2F1 has #F172A2 (Cyclamen), #F1C172 (Mellow Apricot) and #72F1C1 (Aquamarine). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #72A2F1 contains #F172E2 (Pale Magenta), #F1C172 (Mellow Apricot) and #72F182 (Very Light Malachite Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #72A2F1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #72A2F1 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 72A2F1 Color
Tints
8EB5F4- 9CBEF5
- AAC7F7
- B9D1F8
- C7DAF9
- D5E3FB
- E3ECFC
- F1F6FE
Tones
- 759BDA
- 7698CF
- 7894C4
- 7991B9
- 7A8EAD
- 7C8AA2
- 7D8797
- 7F838B
Shades
- 5B82C1
- 5071A9
- 446191
- 395179
- 2E4160
- 223148
- 172030
- 0B1018
#72A2F1 Color Patterns
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#72A2F1 Gingham Checks
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#72A2F1 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#72A2F1 Polka Dots Pattern
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#72A2F1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#72A2F1 Leaves Pattern
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#72A2F1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#72A2F1 Trellis Pattern
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#72A2F1 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
