#72b4dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b4dc is composed of 44.7% red, 70.6% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.2% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 202.6 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 65.5%. #72b4dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0069b9. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#72b4dc color description : Soft blue.

#72b4dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b4dc has RGB values of R:114, G:180, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7517404.

Hex triplet 72b4dc #72b4dc
RGB Decimal 114, 180, 220 rgb(114,180,220)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.6, 86.3 rgb(44.7%,70.6%,86.3%)
CMYK 48, 18, 0, 14
HSL 202.6°, 60.2, 65.5 hsl(202.6,60.2%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.6°, 48.2, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.445, -10.256, -26.63
XYZ 36.176, 41.385, 73.788
xyY 0.239, 0.273, 41.385
CIE-LCH 70.445, 28.537, 248.936
CIE-LUV 70.445, -30.303, -40.54
Hunter-Lab 64.331, -12.203, -22.974
Binary 01110010, 10110100, 11011100

Color Schemes with #72b4dc

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Alternatives to #72b4dc

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#72b4dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b4dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b4dc;}
.background {background-color:#72b4dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b4dc;}

Shades and Tints of #72b4dc

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b4dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a8ad is the less saturated color, while #50bcfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b4dc 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
  • #9ba8b0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6aed8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4ade1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #71bbc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93b0d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92b0df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71b8d0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population