#72b8e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b8e1 is composed of 44.7% red, 72.2% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49.3% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 202.2 degrees, a saturation of 64.9% and a lightness of 66.5%. #72b8e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0071c3. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 72
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#72b8e1 color description : Soft blue.

#72b8e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b8e1 has RGB values of R:114, G:184, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 7518433.

Hex triplet 72b8e1 #72b8e1
RGB Decimal 114, 184, 225 rgb(114,184,225)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.2, 88.2 rgb(44.7%,72.2%,88.2%)
CMYK 49, 18, 0, 12
HSL 202.2°, 64.9, 66.5 hsl(202.2,64.9%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.2°, 49.3, 88.2
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.753, -10.982, -27.35
XYZ 37.667, 43.292, 77.601
xyY 0.238, 0.273, 43.292
CIE-LCH 71.753, 29.473, 248.123
CIE-LUV 71.753, -31.756, -41.75
Hunter-Lab 65.797, -12.958, -23.869
Binary 01110010, 10111000, 11100001

Color Schemes with #72b8e1

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Alternatives to #72b8e1

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#72b8e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b8e1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b8e1;}
.background {background-color:#72b8e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b8e1;}

Shades and Tints of #72b8e1

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, #010305 is the darkest color, while #f3f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b8e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7aaac is the less saturated color, while #58bffb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b8e1 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
  • #a8a8a8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9dabb3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a9b2dc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7b1e6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #70bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95b4de Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #94b3e4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71bcd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population