#72b5c6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b5c6 is composed of 44.7% red, 71% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.4% cyan, 8.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 192.1 degrees, a saturation of 42.4% and a lightness of 61.2%. #72b5c6 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006b8d. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#72b5c6 color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b5c6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b5c6 has RGB values of R:114, G:181, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 7517638.

Hex triplet 72b5c6 #72b5c6
RGB Decimal 114, 181, 198 rgb(114,181,198)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71, 77.6 rgb(44.7%,71%,77.6%)
CMYK 42, 9, 0, 22
HSL 192.1°, 42.4, 61.2 hsl(192.1,42.4%,61.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 192.1°, 42.4, 77.6
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.966, -16.814, -15.3
XYZ 33.654, 40.701, 59.506
xyY 0.251, 0.304, 40.701
CIE-LCH 69.966, 22.734, 222.301
CIE-LUV 69.966, -31.116, -20.99
Hunter-Lab 63.797, -17.484, -10.644
Binary 01110010, 10110101, 11000110

Color Schemes with #72b5c6

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Alternatives to #72b5c6

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#72b5c6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b5c6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b5c6;}
.background {background-color:#72b5c6;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b5c6;}

Shades and Tints of #72b5c6

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, #050b0d is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b5c6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989ea0 is the less saturated color, while #3dd5fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b5c6 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #99a7aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acaec2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #afabcd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78b9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97b0c3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99afca Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76b7c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population