#72b5b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b5b9 is composed of 44.7% red, 71% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.4% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 183.4 degrees, a saturation of 33.6% and a lightness of 58.6%. #72b5b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006b73. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#72b5b9 color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b5b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b5b9 has RGB values of R:114, G:181, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 7517625.

Hex triplet 72b5b9 #72b5b9
RGB Decimal 114, 181, 185 rgb(114,181,185)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71, 72.5 rgb(44.7%,71%,72.5%)
CMYK 38, 2, 0, 27
HSL 183.4°, 33.6, 58.6 hsl(183.4,33.6%,58.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.4°, 38.4, 72.5
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.559, -20.167, -8.758
XYZ 32.218, 40.126, 51.944
xyY 0.259, 0.323, 40.126
CIE-LCH 69.559, 21.987, 203.475
CIE-LUV 69.559, -31.377, -10.1
Hunter-Lab 63.345, -20.068, -4.277
Binary 01110010, 10110101, 10111001

Color Schemes with #72b5b9

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Alternatives to #72b5b9

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#72b5b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b5b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b5b9;}
.background {background-color:#72b5b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b5b9;}

Shades and Tints of #72b5b9

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, #020303 is the darkest color, while #f5fafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b5b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929899 is the less saturated color, while #31effa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b5b9 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
  • #aeadb6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b4aac1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7cb7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b0b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9caebe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #78b6c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population