#72b5bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b5bc is composed of 44.7% red, 71% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.4% cyan, 3.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 185.7 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.2%. #72b5bc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006b79. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72b5bc color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b5bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b5bc has RGB values of R:114, G:181, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7517628.

Hex triplet 72b5bc #72b5bc
RGB Decimal 114, 181, 188 rgb(114,181,188)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71, 73.7 rgb(44.7%,71%,73.7%)
CMYK 39, 4, 0, 26
HSL 185.7°, 35.6, 59.2 hsl(185.7,35.6%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.7°, 39.4, 73.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.65, -19.408, -10.274
XYZ 32.538, 40.254, 53.629
xyY 0.257, 0.318, 40.254
CIE-LCH 69.65, 21.96, 207.895
CIE-LUV 69.65, -31.317, -12.593
Hunter-Lab 63.446, -19.488, -5.704
Binary 01110010, 10110101, 10111100

Color Schemes with #72b5bc

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Alternatives to #72b5bc

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#72b5bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b5bc

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Shades and Tints of #72b5bc

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, #030505 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b5bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929b9c is the less saturated color, while #32e9fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b5bc 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
  • #98a6a7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeadb9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b3aac4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7bb7c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b0ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9baec1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77b6c1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population