#72a8b2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a8b2 is composed of 44.7% red, 65.9% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 36% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 189.4 degrees, a saturation of 29.4% and a lightness of 57.3%. #72a8b2 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005165. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 36
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#72a8b2 color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#72a8b2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a8b2 has RGB values of R:114, G:168, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.36, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 7514290.

Hex triplet 72a8b2 #72a8b2
RGB Decimal 114, 168, 178 rgb(114,168,178)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.9, 69.8 rgb(44.7%,65.9%,69.8%)
CMYK 36, 6, 0, 30
HSL 189.4°, 29.4, 57.3 hsl(189.4,29.4%,57.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.4°, 36, 69.8
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 65.589, -15.164, -10.807
XYZ 28.976, 34.796, 47.306
xyY 0.261, 0.313, 34.796
CIE-LCH 65.589, 18.621, 215.476
CIE-LUV 65.589, -26.049, -13.927
Hunter-Lab 58.988, -15.546, -6.257
Binary 01110010, 10101000, 10110010

Color Schemes with #72a8b2

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Alternatives to #72a8b2

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#72a8b2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a8b2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a8b2;}
.background {background-color:#72a8b2;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a8b2;}

Shades and Tints of #72a8b2

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #060a0b is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a8b2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b9799 is the less saturated color, while #27dcfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a8b2 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #919c9e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3a3b0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a8a0ba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7aacb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91a4b1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #94a3b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77aab6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population