#72bad6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bad6 is composed of 44.7% red, 72.9% green and 83.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.7% cyan, 13.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.1% black. It has a hue angle of 196.8 degrees, a saturation of 54.9% and a lightness of 64.3%. #72bad6 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0075ad. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 16
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#72bad6 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72bad6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bad6 has RGB values of R:114, G:186, B:214 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 7518934.

Hex triplet 72bad6 #72bad6
RGB Decimal 114, 186, 214 rgb(114,186,214)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.9, 83.9 rgb(44.7%,72.9%,83.9%)
CMYK 47, 13, 0, 16
HSL 196.8°, 54.9, 64.3 hsl(196.8,54.9%,64.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.8°, 46.7, 83.9
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.925, -15.118, -21.092
XYZ 36.633, 43.548, 70.09
xyY 0.244, 0.29, 43.548
CIE-LCH 71.925, 25.951, 234.369
CIE-LUV 71.925, -32.772, -30.777
Hunter-Lab 65.991, -16.396, -16.779
Binary 01110010, 10111010, 11010110

Color Schemes with #72bad6

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Alternatives to #72bad6

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#72bad6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bad6

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#72bad6;}
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Shades and Tints of #72bad6

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, #03090b is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bad6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a4a5 is the less saturated color, while #4fc9f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bad6 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
  • #9dacb1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #adb2d1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #afb1dc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b5d3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #98b4da Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74bdd0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population