#72b6cf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b6cf is composed of 44.7% red, 71.4% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.9% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 196.1 degrees, a saturation of 49.2% and a lightness of 62.9%. #72b6cf color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006d9f. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#72b6cf color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b6cf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b6cf has RGB values of R:114, G:182, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 7517903.

Hex triplet 72b6cf #72b6cf
RGB Decimal 114, 182, 207 rgb(114,182,207)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71.4, 81.2 rgb(44.7%,71.4%,81.2%)
CMYK 45, 12, 0, 19
HSL 196.1°, 49.2, 62.9 hsl(196.1,49.2%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.1°, 44.9, 81.2
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.55, -14.928, -19.355
XYZ 34.927, 41.536, 65.205
xyY 0.247, 0.293, 41.536
CIE-LCH 70.55, 24.443, 232.358
CIE-LUV 70.55, -31.337, -27.87
Hunter-Lab 64.449, -16.05, -14.872
Binary 01110010, 10110110, 11001111

Color Schemes with #72b6cf

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Alternatives to #72b6cf

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#72b6cf Preview

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Shades and Tints of #72b6cf

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, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f6fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b6cf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea2a3 is the less saturated color, while #46cafb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b6cf 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ba8ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #abafcb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #adadd5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76bbc8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b1cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97b0d3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b9cb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population