#72b6cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b6cd is composed of 44.7% red, 71.4% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 11.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 195.2 degrees, a saturation of 47.6% and a lightness of 62.5%. #72b6cd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006d9b. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72b6cd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b6cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b6cd has RGB values of R:114, G:182, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7517901.

Hex triplet 72b6cd #72b6cd
RGB Decimal 114, 182, 205 rgb(114,182,205)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71.4, 80.4 rgb(44.7%,71.4%,80.4%)
CMYK 44, 11, 0, 20
HSL 195.2°, 47.6, 62.5 hsl(195.2,47.6%,62.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.2°, 44.4, 80.4
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.483, -15.469, -18.361
XYZ 34.684, 41.439, 63.925
xyY 0.248, 0.296, 41.439
CIE-LCH 70.483, 24.009, 229.886
CIE-LUV 70.483, -31.378, -26.167
Hunter-Lab 64.373, -16.478, -13.816
Binary 01110010, 10110110, 11001101

Color Schemes with #72b6cd

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Alternatives to #72b6cd

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#72b6cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b6cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b6cd;}
.background {background-color:#72b6cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b6cd;}

Shades and Tints of #72b6cd

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f4f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b6cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a1 is the less saturated color, while #46ccf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b6cd 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
  • #9aa8ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #abafc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aeadd4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76bbc8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b1ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #98b0d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75b9ca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population