#72b1cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b1cb is composed of 44.7% red, 69.4% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.8% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 197.5 degrees, a saturation of 46.1% and a lightness of 62.2%. #72b1cb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006397. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 69
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72b1cb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b1cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b1cb has RGB values of R:114, G:177, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7516619.

Hex triplet 72b1cb #72b1cb
RGB Decimal 114, 177, 203 rgb(114,177,203)
RGB Percent 44.7, 69.4, 79.6 rgb(44.7%,69.4%,79.6%)
CMYK 44, 13, 0, 20
HSL 197.5°, 46.1, 62.2 hsl(197.5,46.1%,62.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.5°, 43.8, 79.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 68.991, -13.369, -19.525
XYZ 33.438, 39.332, 62.326
xyY 0.248, 0.291, 39.332
CIE-LCH 68.991, 23.663, 235.6
CIE-LUV 68.991, -29.411, -28.278
Hunter-Lab 62.715, -14.579, -15.022
Binary 01110010, 10110001, 11001011

Color Schemes with #72b1cb

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Alternatives to #72b1cb

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#72b1cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b1cb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b1cb;}
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Shades and Tints of #72b1cb

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f3f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b1cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97a2a6 is the less saturated color, while #3ec7ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b1cb 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
  • #98a4a9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7abc7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a9a9d1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75b6c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93adc9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95accf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b4c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population