#72b6dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b6dd is composed of 44.7% red, 71.4% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 201.9 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 65.7%. #72b6dd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006dbb. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72b6dd color description : Soft blue.

#72b6dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b6dd has RGB values of R:114, G:182, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7517917.

Hex triplet 72b6dd #72b6dd
RGB Decimal 114, 182, 221 rgb(114,182,221)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71.4, 86.7 rgb(44.7%,71.4%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 18, 0, 13
HSL 201.9°, 61.1, 65.7 hsl(201.9,61.1%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.9°, 48.4, 86.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.044, -11.046, -26.257
XYZ 36.715, 42.252, 74.623
xyY 0.239, 0.275, 42.252
CIE-LCH 71.044, 28.486, 247.184
CIE-LUV 71.044, -31.061, -39.857
Hunter-Lab 65.001, -12.928, -22.566
Binary 01110010, 10110110, 11011101

Color Schemes with #72b6dd

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Alternatives to #72b6dd

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#72b6dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b6dd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72b6dd

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 #f0f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b6dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a9ae is the less saturated color, while #50bfff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b6dd 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
  • #9ca9b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7b0d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6afe2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #71bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94b2da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93b1e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71bad1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population