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#0B72B7 color code is #0B72B7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #0b72b7.

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#0B72B7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #0B72B7 is 0.1552. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.12:1 against white and 4.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#0B72B7 on white5.12:1AA
The quick brown fox
#0B72B7 on black4.10:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #0B72B75.12:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #0B72B74.10:1AA Large

#0B72B7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #0B72B7?+
The hex code for #0B72B7 is #0B72B7. In RGB it's rgb(11, 114, 183), and in HSL it's hsl(204, 89%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #0B72B7?+
#0B72B7 in RGB is (11, 114, 183). Written in CSS: rgb(11, 114, 183).
What is the CMYK value of #0B72B7?+
#0B72B7 converts to CMYK(94%, 38%, 0%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #0B72B7.
Is #0b72b7 a warm or cool color?+
#0B72B7 (#0B72B7) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 204° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #0b72b7 belong to?+
#0B72B7 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 204°, 89%, 38% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #0b72b7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#0B72B7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.12:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #0b72b7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #0B72B7 (#0B72B7) is 797 C Pantone 797 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #0B72B7 in design

Practical guidance for using #0b72b7 (#0B72B7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #0B72B7 (#0B72B7) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #0b72b7 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #0B72B7 (#0B72B7) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#0B72B7 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#0B72B7 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #0B72B7

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #0b72b7 (#0B72B7). Click through for the full brand color guide.

LinkedIn#0A66C2 · LinkedIn BlueBMW#0166B1 · BMW Blue