#72bcdb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bcdb is composed of 44.7% red, 73.7% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.9% cyan, 14.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 197.7 degrees, a saturation of 59.3% and a lightness of 65.3%. #72bcdb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0079b7. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#72bcdb color description : Soft blue.

#72bcdb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bcdb has RGB values of R:114, G:188, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7519451.

Hex triplet 72bcdb #72bcdb
RGB Decimal 114, 188, 219 rgb(114,188,219)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.7, 85.9 rgb(44.7%,73.7%,85.9%)
CMYK 48, 14, 0, 14
HSL 197.7°, 59.3, 65.3 hsl(197.7,59.3%,65.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.7°, 47.9, 85.9
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.665, -14.787, -22.69
XYZ 37.706, 44.656, 73.647
xyY 0.242, 0.286, 44.656
CIE-LCH 72.665, 27.083, 236.907
CIE-LUV 72.665, -33.441, -33.512
Hunter-Lab 66.825, -16.227, -18.564
Binary 01110010, 10111100, 11011011

Color Schemes with #72bcdb

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Alternatives to #72bcdb

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#72bcdb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bcdb

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

Shades and Tints of #72bcdb

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 #72bcdb

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bcdb 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
  • #aeb4d6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #afb3e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #74c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b7d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99b6df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73bfd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population