#72bcd1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bcd1 is composed of 44.7% red, 73.7% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.5% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 193.3 degrees, a saturation of 50.8% and a lightness of 63.3%. #72bcd1 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0079a3. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#72bcd1 color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72bcd1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bcd1 has RGB values of R:114, G:188, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 7519441.

Hex triplet 72bcd1 #72bcd1
RGB Decimal 114, 188, 209 rgb(114,188,209)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.7, 82 rgb(44.7%,73.7%,82%)
CMYK 45, 10, 0, 18
HSL 193.3°, 50.8, 63.3 hsl(193.3,50.8%,63.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.3°, 45.5, 82
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.325, -17.521, -17.758
XYZ 36.428, 44.145, 66.919
xyY 0.247, 0.299, 44.145
CIE-LCH 72.325, 24.947, 225.386
CIE-LUV 72.325, -33.681, -24.984
Hunter-Lab 66.442, -18.406, -13.207
Binary 01110010, 10111100, 11010001

Color Schemes with #72bcd1

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Alternatives to #72bcd1

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#72bcd1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bcd1

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72bcd1

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, #020607 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bcd1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9da4a6 is the less saturated color, while #47d4fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bcd1 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
  • #9dacb0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b1b4cc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b3b1d8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77c0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ab6ce Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9bb5d5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75becf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population