#72b4dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b4dd is composed of 44.7% red, 70.6% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 203 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 65.7%. #72b4dd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0069bb. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72b4dd color description : Soft blue.

#72b4dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b4dd has RGB values of R:114, G:180, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7517405.

Hex triplet 72b4dd #72b4dd
RGB Decimal 114, 180, 221 rgb(114,180,221)
RGB Percent 44.7, 70.6, 86.7 rgb(44.7%,70.6%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 19, 0, 13
HSL 203°, 61.1, 65.7 hsl(203,61.1%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 203°, 48.4, 86.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.482, -9.973, -27.12
XYZ 36.309, 41.438, 74.488
xyY 0.239, 0.272, 41.438
CIE-LCH 70.482, 28.895, 249.81
CIE-LUV 70.482, -30.285, -41.399
Hunter-Lab 64.373, -11.971, -23.546
Binary 01110010, 10110100, 11011101

Color Schemes with #72b4dd

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Alternatives to #72b4dd

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#72b4dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b4dd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b4dd;}
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Shades and Tints of #72b4dd

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 #72b4dd

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b4dd 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ba8b0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5aed9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4aee2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #70bbc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92b0da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92b0e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71b8d0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population