#72b3bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b3bd is composed of 44.7% red, 70.2% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.7% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 188 degrees, a saturation of 36.2% and a lightness of 59.4%. #72b3bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00677b. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72b3bd color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b3bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b3bd has RGB values of R:114, G:179, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7517117.

Hex triplet 72b3bd #72b3bd
RGB Decimal 114, 179, 189 rgb(114,179,189)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.2, 74.1 rgb(44.7%,70.2%,74.1%)
CMYK 40, 5, 0, 26
HSL 188°, 36.2, 59.4 hsl(188,36.2%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 188°, 39.7, 74.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.105, -18.119, -11.641
XYZ 32.242, 39.49, 54.065
xyY 0.256, 0.314, 39.49
CIE-LCH 69.105, 21.536, 212.719
CIE-LUV 69.105, -30.473, -14.924
Hunter-Lab 62.841, -18.387, -7.021
Binary 01110010, 10110011, 10111101

Color Schemes with #72b3bd

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Alternatives to #72b3bd

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#72b3bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b3bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b3bd;}
.background {background-color:#72b3bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b3bd;}

Shades and Tints of #72b3bd

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, #030606 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b3bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929c9d is the less saturated color, while #32e2fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b3bd 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #98a5a7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acacba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b1a9c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7ab6c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96aebb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9aacc2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77b5c1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population