#72b8da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b8da is composed of 44.7% red, 72.2% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.7% cyan, 15.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 199.6 degrees, a saturation of 58.4% and a lightness of 65.1%. #72b8da color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0071b5. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 72
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#72b8da color description : Soft blue.

#72b8da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b8da has RGB values of R:114, G:184, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7518426.

Hex triplet 72b8da #72b8da
RGB Decimal 114, 184, 218 rgb(114,184,218)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.2, 85.5 rgb(44.7%,72.2%,85.5%)
CMYK 48, 16, 0, 15
HSL 199.6°, 58.4, 65.1 hsl(199.6,58.4%,65.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.6°, 47.7, 85.5
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.499, -12.955, -23.924
XYZ 36.732, 42.918, 72.674
xyY 0.241, 0.282, 42.918
CIE-LCH 71.499, 27.206, 241.564
CIE-LUV 71.499, -31.901, -35.74
Hunter-Lab 65.512, -14.564, -19.914
Binary 01110010, 10111000, 11011010

Color Schemes with #72b8da

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Alternatives to #72b8da

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#72b8da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b8da

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72b8da

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.

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Tones of #72b8da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a7aa is the less saturated color, while #50c4fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b8da 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9caab1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aab1d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aab0e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b4d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96b3dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72bcd1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population