#72b3c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b3c9 is composed of 44.7% red, 70.2% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.3% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 195.2 degrees, a saturation of 44.6% and a lightness of 61.8%. #72b3c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006793. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#72b3c9 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b3c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b3c9 has RGB values of R:114, G:179, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 7517129.

Hex triplet 72b3c9 #72b3c9
RGB Decimal 114, 179, 201 rgb(114,179,201)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.2, 78.8 rgb(44.7%,70.2%,78.8%)
CMYK 43, 11, 0, 21
HSL 195.2°, 44.6, 61.8 hsl(195.2,44.6%,61.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.2°, 43.3, 78.8
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.493, -14.967, -17.663
XYZ 33.599, 40.033, 61.212
xyY 0.249, 0.297, 40.033
CIE-LCH 69.493, 23.152, 229.724
CIE-LUV 69.493, -30.25, -25.052
Hunter-Lab 63.272, -15.935, -13.07
Binary 01110010, 10110011, 11001001

Color Schemes with #72b3c9

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Alternatives to #72b3c9

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#72b3c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b3c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b3c9;}
.background {background-color:#72b3c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b3c9;}

Shades and Tints of #72b3c9

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b3c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #98a0a4 is the less saturated color, while #3ecdfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b3c9 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #98a5aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a9acc5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #acaad0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95afc6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97adcd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75b6c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population