#72b2cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b2cb is composed of 44.7% red, 69.8% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.8% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 196.9 degrees, a saturation of 46.1% and a lightness of 62.2%. #72b2cb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006597. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72b2cb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b2cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b2cb has RGB values of R:114, G:178, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7516875.

Hex triplet 72b2cb #72b2cb
RGB Decimal 114, 178, 203 rgb(114,178,203)
RGB Percent 44.7, 69.8, 79.6 rgb(44.7%,69.8%,79.6%)
CMYK 44, 12, 0, 20
HSL 196.9°, 46.1, 62.2 hsl(196.9,46.1%,62.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.9°, 43.8, 79.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 69.276, -13.9, -19.093
XYZ 33.637, 39.728, 62.392
xyY 0.248, 0.293, 39.728
CIE-LCH 69.276, 23.616, 233.945
CIE-LUV 69.276, -29.812, -27.516
Hunter-Lab 63.03, -15.045, -14.569
Binary 01110010, 10110010, 11001011

Color Schemes with #72b2cb

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Alternatives to #72b2cb

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#72b2cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b2cb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b2cb;}
.background {background-color:#72b2cb;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b2cb;}

Shades and Tints of #72b2cb

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 #72b2cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97a2a6 is the less saturated color, while #3ec9ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b2cb 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #98a5aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8acc7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aaaad1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76b7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94aec8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95adcf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b5c7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population