Milky Blue Color – #72a8ba: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Milky Blue color hex code is #72a8ba, and it is composed of 45% red, 66% green and 73% blue.
Milky Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 39% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.62:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Milky Blue color (#72a8ba) against dark backgrounds.

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Milky Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Milky Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #72a8ba |
| RGB | rgb(114,168,186) |
| HSL | hsl(195,34.3%,58.8%) |
| CMYK | 39, 10, 0, 27 |
| HSV | 195, 39, 73 |
| RGB % | 45, 66, 73 |
| XYZ | 29.8, 35.1, 51.7 |
| LAB | 65.8, -13, -14.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 39% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.62 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.03 (passes WCAG AA) |
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