#72b1c6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b1c6 is composed of 44.7% red, 69.4% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.4% cyan, 10.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 195 degrees, a saturation of 42.4% and a lightness of 61.2%. #72b1c6 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00638d. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 69
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 22
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#72b1c6 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b1c6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b1c6 has RGB values of R:114, G:177, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 7516614.

Hex triplet 72b1c6 #72b1c6
RGB Decimal 114, 177, 198 rgb(114,177,198)
RGB Percent 44.7, 69.4, 77.6 rgb(44.7%,69.4%,77.6%)
CMYK 42, 11, 0, 22
HSL 195°, 42.4, 61.2 hsl(195,42.4%,61.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 195°, 42.4, 77.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 68.822, -14.715, -17.028
XYZ 32.852, 39.097, 59.238
xyY 0.25, 0.298, 39.097
CIE-LCH 68.822, 22.505, 229.168
CIE-LUV 68.822, -29.494, -24.023
Hunter-Lab 62.528, -15.64, -12.402
Binary 01110010, 10110001, 11000110

Color Schemes with #72b1c6

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Alternatives to #72b1c6

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#72b1c6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b1c6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b1c6;}
.background {background-color:#72b1c6;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b1c6;}

Shades and Tints of #72b1c6

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, #050b0d is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b1c6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989ea0 is the less saturated color, while #3dccfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b1c6 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #98a4a8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8abc3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aba8cd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77b6c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94adc4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96abca Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75b4c4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population