#72b2cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b2cc is composed of 44.7% red, 69.8% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.1% cyan, 12.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 197.3 degrees, a saturation of 46.9% and a lightness of 62.4%. #72b2cc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006599. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72b2cc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b2cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b2cc has RGB values of R:114, G:178, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7516876.

Hex triplet 72b2cc #72b2cc
RGB Decimal 114, 178, 204 rgb(114,178,204)
RGB Percent 44.7, 69.8, 80 rgb(44.7%,69.8%,80%)
CMYK 44, 13, 0, 20
HSL 197.3°, 46.9, 62.4 hsl(197.3,46.9%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.3°, 44.1, 80
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 69.31, -13.629, -19.591
XYZ 33.756, 39.776, 63.022
xyY 0.247, 0.291, 39.776
CIE-LCH 69.31, 23.865, 235.175
CIE-LUV 69.31, -29.795, -28.368
Hunter-Lab 63.068, -14.83, -15.099
Binary 01110010, 10110010, 11001100

Color Schemes with #72b2cc

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Alternatives to #72b2cc

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#72b2cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b2cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b2cc;}
.background {background-color:#72b2cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b2cc;}

Shades and Tints of #72b2cc

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 #f4f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b2cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9e9fa0 is the less saturated color, while #46c5f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b2cc 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
  • #a7acc8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a9aad2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75b7c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94aec9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95add0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b5c7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population