#72b4df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b4df is composed of 44.7% red, 70.6% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.9% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 203.7 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 66.1%. #72b4df color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0069bf. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72b4df color description : Soft blue.

#72b4df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b4df has RGB values of R:114, G:180, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7517407.

Hex triplet 72b4df #72b4df
RGB Decimal 114, 180, 223 rgb(114,180,223)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.6, 87.5 rgb(44.7%,70.6%,87.5%)
CMYK 49, 19, 0, 13
HSL 203.7°, 63, 66.1 hsl(203.7,63%,66.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.7°, 48.9, 87.5
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.556, -9.403, -28.098
XYZ 36.577, 41.546, 75.9
xyY 0.237, 0.27, 41.546
CIE-LCH 70.556, 29.629, 251.497
CIE-LUV 70.556, -30.25, -43.119
Hunter-Lab 64.456, -11.504, -24.697
Binary 01110010, 10110100, 11011111

Color Schemes with #72b4df

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Alternatives to #72b4df

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#72b4df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b4df

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Shades and Tints of #72b4df

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f2f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b4df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a9aa is the less saturated color, while #57bafa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b4df 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
  • #a5afda Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a3aee4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #70bcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92b0dc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #91b0e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #70b9d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population