#72b0dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b0dd is composed of 44.7% red, 69% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 20.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 205.2 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 65.7%. #72b0dd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0061bb. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 69
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72b0dd color description : Soft blue.

#72b0dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b0dd has RGB values of R:114, G:176, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7516381.

Hex triplet 72b0dd #72b0dd
RGB Decimal 114, 176, 221 rgb(114,176,221)
RGB Percent 44.7, 69, 86.7 rgb(44.7%,69%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 20, 0, 13
HSL 205.2°, 61.1, 65.7 hsl(205.2,61.1%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.2°, 48.4, 86.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 69.36, -7.808, -28.845
XYZ 35.513, 39.847, 74.222
xyY 0.237, 0.266, 39.847
CIE-LCH 69.36, 29.883, 254.854
CIE-LUV 69.36, -28.735, -44.479
Hunter-Lab 63.124, -10.046, -25.527
Binary 01110010, 10110000, 11011101

Color Schemes with #72b0dd

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Alternatives to #72b0dd

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#72b0dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b0dd

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#72b0dd;}
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Shades and Tints of #72b0dd

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 #f0f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b0dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a9ae is the less saturated color, while #50b5ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b0dd 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #99a6af Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1acd9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fabe2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6fb8c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90adda Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8eade0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #70b5ce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population