#72b2dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b2dc is composed of 44.7% red, 69.8% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.2% cyan, 19.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 203.8 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 65.5%. #72b2dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0065b9. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#72b2dc color description : Soft blue.

#72b2dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b2dc has RGB values of R:114, G:178, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7516892.

Hex triplet 72b2dc #72b2dc
RGB Decimal 114, 178, 220 rgb(114,178,220)
RGB Percent 44.7, 69.8, 86.3 rgb(44.7%,69.8%,86.3%)
CMYK 48, 19, 0, 14
HSL 203.8°, 60.2, 65.5 hsl(203.8,60.2%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.8°, 48.2, 86.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 69.883, -9.178, -27.493
XYZ 35.775, 40.584, 73.654
xyY 0.238, 0.271, 40.584
CIE-LCH 69.883, 28.984, 251.539
CIE-LUV 69.883, -29.526, -42.08
Hunter-Lab 63.705, -11.244, -23.956
Binary 01110010, 10110010, 11011100

Color Schemes with #72b2dc

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Alternatives to #72b2dc

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#72b2dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b2dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b2dc;}
.background {background-color:#72b2dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b2dc;}

Shades and Tints of #72b2dc

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b2dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a8ad is the less saturated color, while #50b9fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b2dc 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9aa7af Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3add8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a2ace1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #70bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91afd9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90aedf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71b7cf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population