#72b2cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b2cd is composed of 44.7% red, 69.8% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 13.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 197.8 degrees, a saturation of 47.6% and a lightness of 62.5%. #72b2cd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00659b. 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

#72b2cd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b2cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b2cd has RGB values of R:114, G:178, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7516877.

Hex triplet 72b2cd #72b2cd
RGB Decimal 114, 178, 205 rgb(114,178,205)
RGB Percent 44.7, 69.8, 80.4 rgb(44.7%,69.8%,80.4%)
CMYK 44, 13, 0, 20
HSL 197.8°, 47.6, 62.5 hsl(197.8,47.6%,62.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.8°, 44.4, 80.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 69.344, -13.357, -20.088
XYZ 33.877, 39.824, 63.656
xyY 0.247, 0.29, 39.824
CIE-LCH 69.344, 24.123, 236.38
CIE-LUV 69.344, -29.777, -29.221
Hunter-Lab 63.106, -14.614, -15.632
Binary 01110010, 10110010, 11001101

Color Schemes with #72b2cd

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Alternatives to #72b2cd

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#72b2cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b2cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b2cd;}
.background {background-color:#72b2cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b2cd;}

Shades and Tints of #72b2cd

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f4f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b2cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a1 is the less saturated color, while #46c4f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b2cd 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
  • #98a5ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7acc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a9aad3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75b7c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94aeca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95add1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b5c8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population