Color: #72979C
#72979C Color Information
#72979C is a light color. The closest websafe version is #72979C. A complement of this color would be #9D7772, perceived brightness is 0.55, and the grayscale version is #878787.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 187°,a saturation of 18%, and a lightness of 53%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 187°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #72979C is composed of 45% red, 59% green and 61% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 27% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 27.94, x: 0.3042, and y: 0.3540.
Color Code #72979C
Shades of Color #72979C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #72979C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #72979C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #72979C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #72979C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 187°, a saturation of 18%, and a lightness of 53%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 187°, a saturation of 27%, and a value of 61%.
- HEX: #72979C
- RGB: rgb(114, 151, 156)
- HSL: hsl(187, 18%, 53%)
- HSV: hsv(187, 27%, 61%)
- CMYK: 27.00% cyan, 3.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 39.00% black
- XYZ: 24.01, 27.94, 26.98
- Yxy: 27.94, 0.3042, 0.3540
- Hunter Lab: 59.84, -12.32, -7.03
- CIE-Lab: 59.84, -12.32, -7.03
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 24.01, Y: 27.94, Z: 26.98. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 27.94, x: 0.3042, and y: 0.3540.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 59.84, a: -12.32, and b: -7.03. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 59.84, a: -12.32, and b: -7.03.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #72979C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #72979C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #72979C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #72979C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #72979C
The complementary color of #72979C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #72979C
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #72979c;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(114, 151, 156);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(114, 151, 156, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(187, 18%, 53%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #72979c;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #72979c;
}HTML Examples of #72979C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #72979c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(114, 151, 156); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(114, 151, 156, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(187, 18%, 53%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #72979c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #72979c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #72979C
These colors are similar to #72979C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.