#72bbdb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bbdb is composed of 44.7% red, 73.3% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.9% cyan, 14.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 198.3 degrees, a saturation of 59.3% and a lightness of 65.3%. #72bbdb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0077b7. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#72bbdb color description : Soft blue.

#72bbdb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bbdb has RGB values of R:114, G:187, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7519195.

Hex triplet 72bbdb #72bbdb
RGB Decimal 114, 187, 219 rgb(114,187,219)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.3, 85.9 rgb(44.7%,73.3%,85.9%)
CMYK 48, 15, 0, 14
HSL 198.3°, 59.3, 65.3 hsl(198.3,59.3%,65.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.3°, 47.9, 85.9
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.382, -14.262, -23.121
XYZ 37.493, 44.23, 73.576
xyY 0.241, 0.285, 44.23
CIE-LCH 72.382, 27.166, 238.333
CIE-LUV 72.382, -33.051, -34.283
Hunter-Lab 66.506, -15.756, -19.038
Binary 01110010, 10111011, 11011011

Color Schemes with #72bbdb

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Alternatives to #72bbdb

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#72bbdb Preview

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

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, #040c0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bbdb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a8ab is the less saturated color, while #50c8fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bbdb 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
  • #a9a9a9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9eadb3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #adb4d6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aeb2e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b6d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #98b5df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73bed3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population