#72bbdc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bbdc is composed of 44.7% red, 73.3% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.2% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 198.7 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 65.5%. #72bbdc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0077b9. 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

#72bbdc color description : Soft blue.

#72bbdc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bbdc has RGB values of R:114, G:187, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7519196.

Hex triplet 72bbdc #72bbdc
RGB Decimal 114, 187, 220 rgb(114,187,220)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.3, 86.3 rgb(44.7%,73.3%,86.3%)
CMYK 48, 15, 0, 14
HSL 198.7°, 60.2, 65.5 hsl(198.7,60.2%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.7°, 48.2, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.417, -13.983, -23.612
XYZ 37.625, 44.283, 74.271
xyY 0.241, 0.284, 44.283
CIE-LCH 72.417, 27.442, 239.365
CIE-LUV 72.417, -33.028, -35.14
Hunter-Lab 66.546, -15.531, -19.591
Binary 01110010, 10111011, 11011100

Color Schemes with #72bbdc

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Alternatives to #72bbdc

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#72bbdc Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72bbdc

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bbdc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a9ad is the less saturated color, while #50c8fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bbdc 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
  • #adb4d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #adb2e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97b6d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97b5df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72bed3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population