#72b5e9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b5e9 is composed of 44.7% red, 71% green and 91.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.1% cyan, 22.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 8.6% black. It has a hue angle of 206.2 degrees, a saturation of 73% and a lightness of 68%. #72b5e9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006bd3. Closest websafe color is: #66ccff.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 91
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 9
    CMYK color chart

#72b5e9 color description : Soft blue.

#72b5e9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b5e9 has RGB values of R:114, G:181, B:233 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.09. Its decimal value is 7517673.

Hex triplet 72b5e9 #72b5e9
RGB Decimal 114, 181, 233 rgb(114,181,233)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71, 91.4 rgb(44.7%,71%,91.4%)
CMYK 51, 22, 0, 9
HSL 206.2°, 73, 68 hsl(206.2,73%,68%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.2°, 51.1, 91.4
Web Safe 66ccff #66ccff
CIE-LAB 71.219, -7.058, -32.527
XYZ 38.168, 42.506, 83.28
xyY 0.233, 0.259, 42.506
CIE-LCH 71.219, 33.284, 257.757
CIE-LUV 71.219, -30.457, -50.949
Hunter-Lab 65.197, -9.596, -30.097
Binary 01110010, 10110101, 11101001

Color Schemes with #72b5e9

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Alternatives to #72b5e9

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#72b5e9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b5e9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b5e9;}
.background {background-color:#72b5e9;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b5e9;}

Shades and Tints of #72b5e9

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, #02070c is the darkest color, while #fafcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b5e9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aaaeb1 is the less saturated color, while #5fb7fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b5e9 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9caab4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3b0e4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fb0ed Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6cbecc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91b2e6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8eb2eb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6ebbd6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population