#72AEF3
Approximate name: Cornflower Blue
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
CornflowerBlue
Relative luminance
0.403
Hue H
212°
Saturation S
84%
Lightness L
70%
Value V
95%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Medium
Chroma
Vivid
Hue family
Blue
Contrast on white: 2.32:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 9.06:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#72aef3
Protanopia
#8c8de2
Deuteranopia
#8984de
Tritanopia
#75d5d2
Achromatopsia
#a4a4a4
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.