#72b3b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b3b9 is composed of 44.7% red, 70.2% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.4% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 185.1 degrees, a saturation of 33.6% and a lightness of 58.6%. #72b3b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006773. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#72b3b9 color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b3b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b3b9 has RGB values of R:114, G:179, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 7517113.

Hex triplet 72b3b9 #72b3b9
RGB Decimal 114, 179, 185 rgb(114,179,185)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.2, 72.5 rgb(44.7%,70.2%,72.5%)
CMYK 38, 3, 0, 27
HSL 185.1°, 33.6, 58.6 hsl(185.1,33.6%,58.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.1°, 38.4, 72.5
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 68.982, -19.139, -9.619
XYZ 31.814, 39.319, 51.809
xyY 0.259, 0.32, 39.319
CIE-LCH 68.982, 21.42, 206.685
CIE-LUV 68.982, -30.548, -11.586
Hunter-Lab 62.705, -19.168, -5.095
Binary 01110010, 10110011, 10111001

Color Schemes with #72b3b9

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Alternatives to #72b3b9

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#72b3b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b3b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b3b9;}
.background {background-color:#72b3b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b3b9;}

Shades and Tints of #72b3b9

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, #020303 is the darkest color, while #f5fafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b3b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929899 is the less saturated color, while #31e9fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b3b9 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
  • #acabb6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b2a8c1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7bb5c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97aeb7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9bacbe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #78b4bf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population