#72a8b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a8b8 is composed of 44.7% red, 65.9% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 193.7 degrees, a saturation of 33% and a lightness of 58.4%. #72a8b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005171. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#72a8b8 color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72a8b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a8b8 has RGB values of R:114, G:168, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 7514296.

Hex triplet 72a8b8 #72a8b8
RGB Decimal 114, 168, 184 rgb(114,168,184)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.9, 72.2 rgb(44.7%,65.9%,72.2%)
CMYK 38, 9, 0, 28
HSL 193.7°, 33, 58.4 hsl(193.7,33%,58.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.7°, 38, 72.2
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.781, -13.625, -13.861
XYZ 29.592, 35.042, 50.549
xyY 0.257, 0.304, 35.042
CIE-LCH 65.781, 19.436, 225.492
CIE-LUV 65.781, -25.986, -18.963
Hunter-Lab 59.196, -14.363, -9.192
Binary 01110010, 10101000, 10111000

Color Schemes with #72a8b8

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Alternatives to #72a8b8

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#72a8b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a8b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a8b8;}
.background {background-color:#72a8b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a8b8;}

Shades and Tints of #72a8b8

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f4f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a8b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939697 is the less saturated color, while #31cbf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a8b8 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #929da0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1a3b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6a1bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78acb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90a5b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93a3bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76abb8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population