#72A3A2
Approximate name: Cadet 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
CadetBlue
Relative luminance
0.324
Hue H
179°
Saturation S
21%
Lightness L
54%
Value V
64%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Cyan
Contrast on white: 2.81:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 7.48:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#72a3a2
Protanopia
#8788a2
Deuteranopia
#8481a2
Tritanopia
#74a2a2
Achromatopsia
#949494
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.