#72b2e2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b2e2 is composed of 44.7% red, 69.8% green and 88.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49.6% cyan, 21.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 205.7 degrees, a saturation of 65.9% and a lightness of 66.7%. #72b2e2 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0065c5. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 50
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#72b2e2 color description : Soft blue.

#72b2e2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b2e2 has RGB values of R:114, G:178, B:226 and CMYK values of C:0.5, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 7516898.

Hex triplet 72b2e2 #72b2e2
RGB Decimal 114, 178, 226 rgb(114,178,226)
RGB Percent 44.7, 69.8, 88.6 rgb(44.7%,69.8%,88.6%)
CMYK 50, 21, 0, 11
HSL 205.7°, 65.9, 66.7 hsl(205.7,65.9%,66.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.7°, 49.6, 88.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 70.111, -7.458, -30.422
XYZ 36.584, 40.907, 77.915
xyY 0.235, 0.263, 40.907
CIE-LCH 70.111, 31.323, 256.225
CIE-LUV 70.111, -29.43, -47.241
Hunter-Lab 63.959, -9.827, -27.457
Binary 01110010, 10110010, 11100010

Color Schemes with #72b2e2

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Alternatives to #72b2e2

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#72b2e2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b2e2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b2e2;}
.background {background-color:#72b2e2;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b2e2;}

Shades and Tints of #72b2e2

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, #010405 is the darkest color, while #f4f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b2e2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a6abae is the less saturated color, while #58b6fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b2e2 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
  • #9aa7b0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2adde Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fade6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6ebbc8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90afdf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8eafe5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6fb7d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population