#72b9d1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b9d1 is composed of 44.7% red, 72.5% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.5% cyan, 11.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 195.2 degrees, a saturation of 50.8% and a lightness of 63.3%. #72b9d1 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0073a3. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#72b9d1 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b9d1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b9d1 has RGB values of R:114, G:185, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 7518673.

Hex triplet 72b9d1 #72b9d1
RGB Decimal 114, 185, 209 rgb(114,185,209)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.5, 82 rgb(44.7%,72.5%,82%)
CMYK 45, 11, 0, 18
HSL 195.2°, 50.8, 63.3 hsl(195.2,50.8%,63.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.2°, 45.5, 82
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.471, -15.959, -19.052
XYZ 35.794, 42.877, 66.708
xyY 0.246, 0.295, 42.877
CIE-LCH 71.471, 24.853, 230.049
CIE-LUV 71.471, -32.489, -27.279
Hunter-Lab 65.48, -17.016, -14.565
Binary 01110010, 10111001, 11010001

Color Schemes with #72b9d1

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Alternatives to #72b9d1

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#72b9d1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b9d1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b9d1;}
.background {background-color:#72b9d1;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b9d1;}

Shades and Tints of #72b9d1

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, #020607 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b9d1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9da4a6 is the less saturated color, while #47cefc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b9d1 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
  • #9cabaf Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #adb1cc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0afd8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b4ce Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99b3d5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74bccd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population