#72b4cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b4cd is composed of 44.7% red, 70.6% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 196.5 degrees, a saturation of 47.6% and a lightness of 62.5%. #72b4cd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00699b. 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

#72b4cd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b4cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b4cd has RGB values of R:114, G:180, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7517389.

Hex triplet 72b4cd #72b4cd
RGB Decimal 114, 180, 205 rgb(114,180,205)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.6, 80.4 rgb(44.7%,70.6%,80.4%)
CMYK 44, 12, 0, 20
HSL 196.5°, 47.6, 62.5 hsl(196.5,47.6%,62.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.5°, 44.4, 80.4
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.913, -14.416, -19.224
XYZ 34.277, 40.626, 63.79
xyY 0.247, 0.293, 40.626
CIE-LCH 69.913, 24.029, 233.135
CIE-LUV 69.913, -30.577, -27.694
Hunter-Lab 63.738, -15.548, -14.721
Binary 01110010, 10110100, 11001101

Color Schemes with #72b4cd

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Alternatives to #72b4cd

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#72b4cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b4cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b4cd;}
.background {background-color:#72b4cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b4cd;}

Shades and Tints of #72b4cd

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f4f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b4cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a1 is the less saturated color, while #46c8f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b4cd 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
  • #a9adc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ababd3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76b9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95b0ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96aed1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b7c9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population