#72b6da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b6da is composed of 44.7% red, 71.4% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.7% cyan, 16.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 200.8 degrees, a saturation of 58.4% and a lightness of 65.1%. #72b6da color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006db5. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#72b6da color description : Soft blue.

#72b6da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b6da has RGB values of R:114, G:182, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7517914.

Hex triplet 72b6da #72b6da
RGB Decimal 114, 182, 218 rgb(114,182,218)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71.4, 85.5 rgb(44.7%,71.4%,85.5%)
CMYK 48, 17, 0, 15
HSL 200.8°, 58.4, 65.1 hsl(200.8,58.4%,65.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.8°, 47.7, 85.5
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.935, -11.891, -24.786
XYZ 36.319, 42.093, 72.537
xyY 0.241, 0.279, 42.093
CIE-LCH 70.935, 27.491, 244.371
CIE-LUV 70.935, -31.119, -37.281
Hunter-Lab 64.879, -13.615, -20.872
Binary 01110010, 10110110, 11011010

Color Schemes with #72b6da

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #72b6da

Below, you can see some colors close to #72b6da. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#72b6da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b6da

This text has a font color of #72b6da.

<span style="color:#72b6da;">Text here</span>
#72b6da background color

This paragraph has a background color of #72b6da.

<p style="background-color:#72b6da;">Content here</p>
#72b6da border color

This element has a border color of #72b6da.

<div style="border:1px solid #72b6da;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#72b6da;}
.background {background-color:#72b6da;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b6da;}

Shades and Tints of #72b6da

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, #040b0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #72b6da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a7aa is the less saturated color, while #50c1fc is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b6da 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
  • #a6a6a6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ca9b0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8b0d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a8aedf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #72bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94b2d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #94b1dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72bad0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population