#72bcd6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bcd6 is composed of 44.7% red, 73.7% green and 83.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.7% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.1% black. It has a hue angle of 195.6 degrees, a saturation of 54.9% and a lightness of 64.3%. #72bcd6 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0079ad. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 16
    CMYK color chart

#72bcd6 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72bcd6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bcd6 has RGB values of R:114, G:188, B:214 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 7519446.

Hex triplet 72bcd6 #72bcd6
RGB Decimal 114, 188, 214 rgb(114,188,214)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.7, 83.9 rgb(44.7%,73.7%,83.9%)
CMYK 47, 12, 0, 16
HSL 195.6°, 54.9, 64.3 hsl(195.6,54.9%,64.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.6°, 46.7, 83.9
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.493, -16.164, -20.23
XYZ 37.057, 44.397, 70.231
xyY 0.244, 0.293, 44.397
CIE-LCH 72.493, 25.895, 231.374
CIE-LUV 72.493, -33.56, -29.24
Hunter-Lab 66.631, -17.33, -15.852
Binary 01110010, 10111100, 11010110

Color Schemes with #72bcd6

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Alternatives to #72bcd6

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#72bcd6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bcd6

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Shades and Tints of #72bcd6

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 #72bcd6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a4a5 is the less saturated color, while #4fcdf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bcd6 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
  • #9eadb2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afb4d1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b1b2dc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #99b7d3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9ab5da Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74bfd1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population