#72b2e8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b2e8 is composed of 44.7% red, 69.8% green and 91% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50.9% cyan, 23.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black. It has a hue angle of 207.5 degrees, a saturation of 72% and a lightness of 67.8%. #72b2e8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0065d1. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 91
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 9
    CMYK color chart

#72b2e8 color description : Soft blue.

#72b2e8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b2e8 has RGB values of R:114, G:178, B:232 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.09. Its decimal value is 7516904.

Hex triplet 72b2e8 #72b2e8
RGB Decimal 114, 178, 232 rgb(114,178,232)
RGB Percent 44.7, 69.8, 91 rgb(44.7%,69.8%,91%)
CMYK 51, 23, 0, 9
HSL 207.5°, 72, 67.8 hsl(207.5,72%,67.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.5°, 50.9, 91
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 70.345, -5.713, -33.333
XYZ 37.422, 41.242, 82.328
xyY 0.232, 0.256, 41.242
CIE-LCH 70.345, 33.819, 260.274
CIE-LUV 70.345, -29.337, -52.402
Hunter-Lab 64.22, -8.371, -31.054
Binary 01110010, 10110010, 11101000

Color Schemes with #72b2e8

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Alternatives to #72b2e8

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#72b2e8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b2e8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b2e8;}
.background {background-color:#72b2e8;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b2e8;}

Shades and Tints of #72b2e8

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, #02070b is the darkest color, while #f9fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b2e8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #abadaf is the less saturated color, while #5fb4fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b2e8 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ba8b2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0aee4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9baeec Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6bbcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8fafe5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8cafea Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6eb8d4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population