#72bcde Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bcde is composed of 44.7% red, 73.7% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.6% cyan, 15.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 198.9 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 65.9%. #72bcde color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0079bd. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72bcde color description : Soft blue.

#72bcde Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bcde has RGB values of R:114, G:188, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7519454.

Hex triplet 72bcde #72bcde
RGB Decimal 114, 188, 222 rgb(114,188,222)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.7, 87.1 rgb(44.7%,73.7%,87.1%)
CMYK 49, 15, 0, 13
HSL 198.9°, 62.1, 65.9 hsl(198.9,62.1%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.9°, 48.6, 87.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.77, -13.952, -24.161
XYZ 38.104, 44.816, 75.746
xyY 0.24, 0.282, 44.816
CIE-LCH 72.77, 27.9, 239.996
CIE-LUV 72.77, -33.37, -36.082
Hunter-Lab 66.944, -15.552, -20.224
Binary 01110010, 10111100, 11011110

Color Schemes with #72bcde

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Alternatives to #72bcde

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#72bcde Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bcde

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

Shades and Tints of #72bcde

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, #000202 is the darkest color, while #f1f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bcde

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a8a8a8 is the less saturated color, while #57c6f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bcde 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
  • #aeb4d9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #adb3e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73c2d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b7da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #98b6e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72bfd5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population