#73b8dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #73b8dc is composed of 45.1% red, 72.2% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.7% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 200.6 degrees, a saturation of 60% and a lightness of 65.7%. #73b8dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e6ffff with #0071b9. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 72
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#73b8dc color description : Soft blue.

#73b8dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #73b8dc has RGB values of R:115, G:184, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7583964.

Hex triplet 73b8dc #73b8dc
RGB Decimal 115, 184, 220 rgb(115,184,220)
RGB Percent 45.1, 72.2, 86.3 rgb(45.1%,72.2%,86.3%)
CMYK 48, 16, 0, 14
HSL 200.6°, 60, 65.7 hsl(200.6,60%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.6°, 47.7, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.617, -12.162, -24.831
XYZ 37.126, 43.091, 74.067
xyY 0.241, 0.279, 43.091
CIE-LCH 71.617, 27.65, 243.904
CIE-LUV 71.617, -31.537, -37.366
Hunter-Lab 65.644, -13.923, -20.948
Binary 01110011, 10111000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #73b8dc

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Alternatives to #73b8dc

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#73b8dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #73b8dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#73b8dc;}
.background {background-color:#73b8dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #73b8dc;}

Shades and Tints of #73b8dc

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 #f1f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #73b8dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a9ad is the less saturated color, while #51c3fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #73b8dc 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9daab2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aab1d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aab0e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b4d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96b3df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73bcd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population