#72b4cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b4cc is composed of 44.7% red, 70.6% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.1% cyan, 11.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 196 degrees, a saturation of 46.9% and a lightness of 62.4%. #72b4cc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006999. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72b4cc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b4cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b4cc has RGB values of R:114, G:180, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7517388.

Hex triplet 72b4cc #72b4cc
RGB Decimal 114, 180, 204 rgb(114,180,204)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.6, 80 rgb(44.7%,70.6%,80%)
CMYK 44, 12, 0, 20
HSL 196°, 46.9, 62.4 hsl(196,46.9%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 196°, 44.1, 80
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.879, -14.687, -18.727
XYZ 34.157, 40.578, 63.156
xyY 0.248, 0.294, 40.578
CIE-LCH 69.879, 23.799, 231.895
CIE-LUV 69.879, -30.596, -26.842
Hunter-Lab 63.701, -15.762, -14.192
Binary 01110010, 10110100, 11001100

Color Schemes with #72b4cc

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Alternatives to #72b4cc

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#72b4cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b4cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b4cc;}
.background {background-color:#72b4cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b4cc;}

Shades and Tints of #72b4cc

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 #72b4cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9e9fa0 is the less saturated color, while #46c9f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b4cc 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
  • #99a6ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a9adc8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #acabd3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76b9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95b0c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97aed0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b7c8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population