#72b9d8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b9d8 is composed of 44.7% red, 72.5% green and 84.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.2% cyan, 14.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 15.3% black. It has a hue angle of 198.2 degrees, a saturation of 56.7% and a lightness of 64.7%. #72b9d8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0073b1. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#72b9d8 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b9d8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b9d8 has RGB values of R:114, G:185, B:216 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7518680.

Hex triplet 72b9d8 #72b9d8
RGB Decimal 114, 185, 216 rgb(114,185,216)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.5, 84.7 rgb(44.7%,72.5%,84.7%)
CMYK 47, 14, 0, 15
HSL 198.2°, 56.7, 64.7 hsl(198.2,56.7%,64.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.2°, 47.2, 84.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.712, -14.04, -22.509
XYZ 36.68, 43.231, 71.374
xyY 0.242, 0.286, 43.231
CIE-LCH 71.712, 26.529, 238.046
CIE-LUV 71.712, -32.335, -33.256
Hunter-Lab 65.75, -15.484, -18.335
Binary 01110010, 10111001, 11011000

Color Schemes with #72b9d8

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Alternatives to #72b9d8

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#72b9d8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b9d8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b9d8;}
.background {background-color:#72b9d8;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b9d8;}

Shades and Tints of #72b9d8

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, #030a0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b9d8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a6a8 is the less saturated color, while #4fc7fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b9d8 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
  • #9cabb1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acb2d3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #adb0de Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #74becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97b4d5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97b3dc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73bcd0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population