#72bbcc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bbcc is composed of 44.7% red, 73.3% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.1% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 191.3 degrees, a saturation of 46.9% and a lightness of 62.4%. #72bbcc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #007799. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 8
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72bbcc color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72bbcc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bbcc has RGB values of R:114, G:187, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.08, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7519180.

Hex triplet 72bbcc #72bbcc
RGB Decimal 114, 187, 204 rgb(114,187,204)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.3, 80 rgb(44.7%,73.3%,80%)
CMYK 44, 8, 0, 20
HSL 191.3°, 46.9, 62.4 hsl(191.3,46.9%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.3°, 44.1, 80
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.877, -18.34, -15.707
XYZ 35.606, 43.476, 63.639
xyY 0.249, 0.305, 43.476
CIE-LCH 71.877, 24.146, 220.578
CIE-LUV 71.877, -33.402, -21.509
Hunter-Lab 65.936, -18.997, -11.069
Binary 01110010, 10111011, 11001100

Color Schemes with #72bbcc

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Alternatives to #72bbcc

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#72bbcc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bbcc

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

Shades and Tints of #72bbcc

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, #010303 is the darkest color, while #f4fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bbcc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9e9fa0 is the less saturated color, while #46d7f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bbcc 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
  • #9cabae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b1b2c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b4b0d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ab5c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9cb4d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76bdcc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population