#72b6c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b6c9 is composed of 44.7% red, 71.4% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.3% cyan, 9.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 193.1 degrees, a saturation of 44.6% and a lightness of 61.8%. #72b6c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006d93. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#72b6c9 color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b6c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b6c9 has RGB values of R:114, G:182, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 7517897.

Hex triplet 72b6c9 #72b6c9
RGB Decimal 114, 182, 201 rgb(114,182,201)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71.4, 78.8 rgb(44.7%,71.4%,78.8%)
CMYK 43, 9, 0, 21
HSL 193.1°, 44.6, 61.8 hsl(193.1,44.6%,61.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.1°, 43.3, 78.8
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.35, -16.541, -16.368
XYZ 34.207, 41.248, 61.414
xyY 0.25, 0.301, 41.248
CIE-LCH 70.35, 23.27, 224.699
CIE-LUV 70.35, -31.459, -22.771
Hunter-Lab 64.225, -17.322, -11.738
Binary 01110010, 10110110, 11001001

Color Schemes with #72b6c9

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Alternatives to #72b6c9

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#72b6c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b6c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b6c9;}
.background {background-color:#72b6c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b6c9;}

Shades and Tints of #72b6c9

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b6c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #98a1a4 is the less saturated color, while #3ed4fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b6c9 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9aa8ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acafc5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #afacd0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77bac8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97b1c6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99b0cd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75b8c8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population