#72b5eb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b5eb is composed of 44.7% red, 71% green and 92.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.5% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.8% black. It has a hue angle of 206.8 degrees, a saturation of 75.2% and a lightness of 68.4%. #72b5eb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006bd7. Closest websafe color is: #66ccff.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 92
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 8
    CMYK color chart

#72b5eb color description : Soft blue.

#72b5eb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b5eb has RGB values of R:114, G:181, B:235 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.08. Its decimal value is 7517675.

Hex triplet 72b5eb #72b5eb
RGB Decimal 114, 181, 235 rgb(114,181,235)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71, 92.2 rgb(44.7%,71%,92.2%)
CMYK 51, 23, 0, 8
HSL 206.8°, 75.2, 68.4 hsl(206.8,75.2%,68.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.8°, 51.5, 92.2
Web Safe 66ccff #66ccff
CIE-LAB 71.297, -6.473, -33.493
XYZ 38.455, 42.621, 84.793
xyY 0.232, 0.257, 42.621
CIE-LCH 71.297, 34.113, 259.061
CIE-LUV 71.297, -30.422, -52.669
Hunter-Lab 65.285, -9.106, -31.307
Binary 01110010, 10110101, 11101011

Color Schemes with #72b5eb

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Alternatives to #72b5eb

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#72b5eb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b5eb

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Shades and Tints of #72b5eb

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, #02080e is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b5eb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aaafb3 is the less saturated color, while #5fb7fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b5eb 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
  • #9caab5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2b0e6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9eb0ef Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6bbecc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91b2e8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8eb2ed Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6dbbd7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population