#72b9ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b9ef is composed of 44.7% red, 72.5% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.3% cyan, 22.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 205.9 degrees, a saturation of 79.6% and a lightness of 69.2%. #72b9ef color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0073df. Closest websafe color is: #66ccff.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 52
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#72b9ef color description : Soft blue.

#72b9ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b9ef has RGB values of R:114, G:185, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.52, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 7518703.

Hex triplet 72b9ef #72b9ef
RGB Decimal 114, 185, 239 rgb(114,185,239)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.5, 93.7 rgb(44.7%,72.5%,93.7%)
CMYK 52, 23, 0, 6
HSL 205.9°, 79.6, 69.2 hsl(205.9,79.6%,69.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.9°, 52.3, 93.7
Web Safe 66ccff #66ccff
CIE-LAB 72.565, -7.473, -33.702
XYZ 39.865, 44.505, 88.146
xyY 0.231, 0.258, 44.505
CIE-LCH 72.565, 34.52, 257.497
CIE-LUV 72.565, -31.854, -53.017
Hunter-Lab 66.712, -10.081, -31.641
Binary 01110010, 10111001, 11101111

Color Schemes with #72b9ef

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Alternatives to #72b9ef

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#72b9ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b9ef

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72b9ef

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, #020b12 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b9ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aeb1b3 is the less saturated color, while #66bbfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b9ef 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9fadb8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6b4ea Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a1b3f3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6bc2d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93b5eb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90b5f1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6dbfdb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population