#72b8cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b8cd is composed of 44.7% red, 72.2% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 10.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 193.8 degrees, a saturation of 47.6% and a lightness of 62.5%. #72b8cd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00719b. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 72
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72b8cd color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b8cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b8cd has RGB values of R:114, G:184, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7518413.

Hex triplet 72b8cd #72b8cd
RGB Decimal 114, 184, 205 rgb(114,184,205)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.2, 80.4 rgb(44.7%,72.2%,80.4%)
CMYK 44, 10, 0, 20
HSL 193.8°, 47.6, 62.5 hsl(193.8,47.6%,62.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.8°, 44.4, 80.4
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.053, -16.516, -17.498
XYZ 35.097, 42.264, 64.063
xyY 0.248, 0.299, 42.264
CIE-LCH 71.053, 24.061, 226.654
CIE-LUV 71.053, -32.178, -24.641
Hunter-Lab 65.011, -17.405, -12.918
Binary 01110010, 10111000, 11001101

Color Schemes with #72b8cd

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Alternatives to #72b8cd

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#72b8cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b8cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b8cd;}
.background {background-color:#72b8cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b8cd;}

Shades and Tints of #72b8cd

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 #f4fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b8cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a1 is the less saturated color, while #46d0f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b8cd 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
  • #9ba9ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #adb0c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0aed4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b3ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99b1d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75bacb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population