#72bcdd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bcdd is composed of 44.7% red, 73.7% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 14.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 198.5 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 65.7%. #72bcdd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0079bb. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72bcdd color description : Soft blue.

#72bcdd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bcdd has RGB values of R:114, G:188, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7519453.

Hex triplet 72bcdd #72bcdd
RGB Decimal 114, 188, 221 rgb(114,188,221)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.7, 86.7 rgb(44.7%,73.7%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 15, 0, 13
HSL 198.5°, 61.1, 65.7 hsl(198.5,61.1%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.5°, 48.4, 86.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.735, -14.231, -23.671
XYZ 37.971, 44.762, 75.042
xyY 0.241, 0.284, 44.762
CIE-LCH 72.735, 27.62, 238.986
CIE-LUV 72.735, -33.394, -35.225
Hunter-Lab 66.904, -15.778, -19.668
Binary 01110010, 10111100, 11011101

Color Schemes with #72bcdd

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Alternatives to #72bcdd

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#72bcdd Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72bcdd

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bcdd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1aaae is the less saturated color, while #50c9ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bcdd 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9faeb4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeb4d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aeb3e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73c2d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b7d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #98b6e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72bfd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population