#72b3bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b3bc is composed of 44.7% red, 70.2% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.4% cyan, 4.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 187.3 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.2%. #72b3bc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006779. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72b3bc color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b3bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b3bc has RGB values of R:114, G:179, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7517116.

Hex triplet 72b3bc #72b3bc
RGB Decimal 114, 179, 188 rgb(114,179,188)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.2, 73.7 rgb(44.7%,70.2%,73.7%)
CMYK 39, 5, 0, 26
HSL 187.3°, 35.6, 59.2 hsl(187.3,35.6%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.3°, 39.4, 73.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.074, -18.376, -11.136
XYZ 32.134, 39.447, 53.495
xyY 0.257, 0.315, 39.447
CIE-LCH 69.074, 21.486, 211.217
CIE-LUV 69.074, -30.491, -14.088
Hunter-Lab 62.807, -18.584, -6.535
Binary 01110010, 10110011, 10111100

Color Schemes with #72b3bc

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Alternatives to #72b3bc

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#72b3bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b3bc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b3bc;}
.background {background-color:#72b3bc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b3bc;}

Shades and Tints of #72b3bc

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, #030505 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b3bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929b9c is the less saturated color, while #32e3fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b3bc 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #98a5a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acacb9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b1a9c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7ab6c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97aeba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9aacc1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77b5c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population