#75C5E2

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Skyblue.

About #75C5E2

The precise color #75C5E2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Skyblue. Its digital footprint relies on 117 parts red, 197 parts green, and 226 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 48% Cyan, 13% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#75C5E2
RGB117, 197, 226
HSL196.0°, 65.3%, 67.3%
CMYK48%, 13%, 0%, 11%
HSV196.0°, 48.2%, 88.6%
LAB75.6, -16.9, -22.0
XYZ41.0, 49.2, 79.3
Decimal7718370

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.94:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.84:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.85:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.22:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #75C5E2; }
.text-color { color: #75C5E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #75C5E2; }

Similar Colors

Skyblue
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