#72b8e3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b8e3 is composed of 44.7% red, 72.2% green and 89% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49.8% cyan, 18.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black. It has a hue angle of 202.8 degrees, a saturation of 66.9% and a lightness of 66.9%. #72b8e3 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0071c7. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 72
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 50
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#72b8e3 color description : Soft blue.

#72b8e3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b8e3 has RGB values of R:114, G:184, B:227 and CMYK values of C:0.5, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 7518435.

Hex triplet 72b8e3 #72b8e3
RGB Decimal 114, 184, 227 rgb(114,184,227)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.2, 89 rgb(44.7%,72.2%,89%)
CMYK 50, 19, 0, 11
HSL 202.8°, 66.9, 66.9 hsl(202.8,66.9%,66.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.8°, 49.8, 89
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.827, -10.411, -28.325
XYZ 37.942, 43.402, 79.047
xyY 0.237, 0.271, 43.402
CIE-LCH 71.827, 30.178, 249.818
CIE-LUV 71.827, -31.715, -43.469
Hunter-Lab 65.88, -12.489, -25.023
Binary 01110010, 10111000, 11100011

Color Schemes with #72b8e3

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Alternatives to #72b8e3

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#72b8e3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b8e3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b8e3;}
.background {background-color:#72b8e3;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b8e3;}

Shades and Tints of #72b8e3

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, #010406 is the darkest color, while #f5fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b8e3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a6acaf is the less saturated color, while #58befd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b8e3 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
  • #9dabb4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8b2de Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6b1e8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6fbfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94b4e0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93b3e6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #70bdd5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population