#72aeb8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72aeb8 is composed of 44.7% red, 68.2% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38% cyan, 5.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 188.6 degrees, a saturation of 33% and a lightness of 58.4%. #72aeb8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005d71. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 68
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#72aeb8 color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72aeb8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72aeb8 has RGB values of R:114, G:174, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 7515832.

Hex triplet 72aeb8 #72aeb8
RGB Decimal 114, 174, 184 rgb(114,174,184)
RGB Percent 44.7, 68.2, 72.2 rgb(44.7%,68.2%,72.2%)
CMYK 38, 5, 0, 28
HSL 188.6°, 33, 58.4 hsl(188.6,33%,58.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.6°, 38, 72.2
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.508, -16.795, -11.269
XYZ 30.725, 37.309, 50.927
xyY 0.258, 0.314, 37.309
CIE-LCH 67.508, 20.225, 213.86
CIE-LUV 67.508, -28.487, -14.478
Hunter-Lab 61.081, -17.102, -6.677
Binary 01110010, 10101110, 10111000

Color Schemes with #72aeb8

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Alternatives to #72aeb8

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#72aeb8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72aeb8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72aeb8;}
.background {background-color:#72aeb8;}
.border {border:1px solid #72aeb8;}

Shades and Tints of #72aeb8

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f4f9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72aeb8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939797 is the less saturated color, while #31ddf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72aeb8 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #94a0a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8a8b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ada5c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7ab1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94aab6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97a8bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77b0bc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population