#72b3b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b3b8 is composed of 44.7% red, 70.2% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 184.3 degrees, a saturation of 33% and a lightness of 58.4%. #72b3b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006771. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#72b3b8 color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b3b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b3b8 has RGB values of R:114, G:179, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 7517112.

Hex triplet 72b3b8 #72b3b8
RGB Decimal 114, 179, 184 rgb(114,179,184)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.2, 72.2 rgb(44.7%,70.2%,72.2%)
CMYK 38, 3, 0, 28
HSL 184.3°, 33, 58.4 hsl(184.3,33%,58.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 184.3°, 38, 72.2
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 68.951, -19.391, -9.113
XYZ 31.709, 39.277, 51.255
xyY 0.259, 0.321, 39.277
CIE-LCH 68.951, 21.426, 205.172
CIE-LUV 68.951, -30.567, -10.755
Hunter-Lab 62.671, -19.361, -4.62
Binary 01110010, 10110011, 10111000

Color Schemes with #72b3b8

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Alternatives to #72b3b8

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#72b3b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b3b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b3b8;}
.background {background-color:#72b3b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b3b8;}

Shades and Tints of #72b3b8

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 #f4f9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b3b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939797 is the less saturated color, while #31ebf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b3b8 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #97a4a5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #adabb5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b2a8c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7bb5c2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97aeb6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9bacbd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #78b4be Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population