#72b2c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b2c9 is composed of 44.7% red, 69.8% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.3% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 195.9 degrees, a saturation of 44.6% and a lightness of 61.8%. #72b2c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006593. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#72b2c9 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b2c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b2c9 has RGB values of R:114, G:178, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 7516873.

Hex triplet 72b2c9 #72b2c9
RGB Decimal 114, 178, 201 rgb(114,178,201)
RGB Percent 44.7, 69.8, 78.8 rgb(44.7%,69.8%,78.8%)
CMYK 43, 11, 0, 21
HSL 195.9°, 44.6, 61.8 hsl(195.9,44.6%,61.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.9°, 43.3, 78.8
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 69.208, -14.439, -18.095
XYZ 33.4, 39.633, 61.145
xyY 0.249, 0.295, 39.633
CIE-LCH 69.208, 23.15, 231.412
CIE-LUV 69.208, -29.847, -25.813
Hunter-Lab 62.955, -15.471, -13.517
Binary 01110010, 10110010, 11001001

Color Schemes with #72b2c9

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Alternatives to #72b2c9

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#72b2c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b2c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b2c9;}
.background {background-color:#72b2c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b2c9;}

Shades and Tints of #72b2c9

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b2c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #98a0a4 is the less saturated color, while #3ecbfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b2c9 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
  • #a8acc5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #abaad0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76b7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94aec6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96accd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75b5c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population