#72c9cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72c9cc is composed of 44.7% red, 78.8% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.1% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 182 degrees, a saturation of 46.9% and a lightness of 62.4%. #72c9cc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #009399. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 79
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72c9cc color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72c9cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72c9cc has RGB values of R:114, G:201, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7522764.

Hex triplet 72c9cc #72c9cc
RGB Decimal 114, 201, 204 rgb(114,201,204)
RGB Percent 44.7, 78.8, 80 rgb(44.7%,78.8%,80%)
CMYK 44, 1, 0, 20
HSL 182°, 46.9, 62.4 hsl(182,46.9%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 182°, 44.1, 80
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 75.89, -25.415, -9.693
XYZ 38.722, 49.708, 64.678
xyY 0.253, 0.325, 49.708
CIE-LCH 75.89, 27.201, 200.876
CIE-LUV 75.89, -38.996, -10.927
Hunter-Lab 70.504, -25.346, -5.038
Binary 01110010, 11001001, 11001100

Color Schemes with #72c9cc

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Alternatives to #72c9cc

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#72c9cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72c9cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72c9cc;}
.background {background-color:#72c9cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72c9cc;}

Shades and Tints of #72c9cc

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, #010303 is the darkest color, while #f4fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72c9cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a0 is the less saturated color, while #46f2f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72c9cc 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
  • #afafaf Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a3b4b5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bfbdc6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c5bad4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7dcad8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a3c1c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a6bfd1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #79c9d4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population