#72b3e3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b3e3 is composed of 44.7% red, 70.2% green and 89% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49.8% cyan, 21.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black. It has a hue angle of 205.5 degrees, a saturation of 66.9% and a lightness of 66.9%. #72b3e3 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0067c7. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 50
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#72b3e3 color description : Soft blue.

#72b3e3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b3e3 has RGB values of R:114, G:179, B:227 and CMYK values of C:0.5, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 7517155.

Hex triplet 72b3e3 #72b3e3
RGB Decimal 114, 179, 227 rgb(114,179,227)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.2, 89 rgb(44.7%,70.2%,89%)
CMYK 50, 21, 0, 11
HSL 205.5°, 66.9, 66.9 hsl(205.5,66.9%,66.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.5°, 49.8, 89
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.429, -7.713, -30.478
XYZ 36.921, 41.362, 78.707
xyY 0.235, 0.263, 41.362
CIE-LCH 70.429, 31.439, 255.798
CIE-LUV 70.429, -29.797, -47.331
Hunter-Lab 64.313, -10.073, -27.541
Binary 01110010, 10110011, 11100011

Color Schemes with #72b3e3

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Alternatives to #72b3e3

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#72b3e3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b3e3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b3e3;}
.background {background-color:#72b3e3;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b3e3;}

Shades and Tints of #72b3e3

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, #010406 is the darkest color, while #f5fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b3e3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a6abaf is the less saturated color, while #58b7fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b3e3 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
  • #9ba8b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3aede Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9faee7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6ebcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91b0e0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8fafe6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6fb8d2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population