#72b3cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b3cc is composed of 44.7% red, 70.2% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.1% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 196.7 degrees, a saturation of 46.9% and a lightness of 62.4%. #72b3cc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006799. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72b3cc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b3cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b3cc has RGB values of R:114, G:179, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7517132.

Hex triplet 72b3cc #72b3cc
RGB Decimal 114, 179, 204 rgb(114,179,204)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.2, 80 rgb(44.7%,70.2%,80%)
CMYK 44, 12, 0, 20
HSL 196.7°, 46.9, 62.4 hsl(196.7,46.9%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.7°, 44.1, 80
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.594, -14.158, -19.159
XYZ 33.956, 40.175, 63.089
xyY 0.247, 0.293, 40.175
CIE-LCH 69.594, 23.823, 233.536
CIE-LUV 69.594, -30.196, -27.605
Hunter-Lab 63.384, -15.297, -14.645
Binary 01110010, 10110011, 11001100

Color Schemes with #72b3cc

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Alternatives to #72b3cc

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#72b3cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b3cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b3cc;}
.background {background-color:#72b3cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b3cc;}

Shades and Tints of #72b3cc

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 #f4f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b3cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9e9fa0 is the less saturated color, while #46c7f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b3cc 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #98a5aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8adc8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aaabd2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94afc9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96add0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b6c8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population