#72b5bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b5bd is composed of 44.7% red, 71% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.7% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 186.4 degrees, a saturation of 36.2% and a lightness of 59.4%. #72b5bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006b7b. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72b5bd color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b5bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b5bd has RGB values of R:114, G:181, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7517629.

Hex triplet 72b5bd #72b5bd
RGB Decimal 114, 181, 189 rgb(114,181,189)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71, 74.1 rgb(44.7%,71%,74.1%)
CMYK 40, 4, 0, 26
HSL 186.4°, 36.2, 59.4 hsl(186.4,36.2%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.4°, 39.7, 74.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.681, -19.153, -10.779
XYZ 32.646, 40.298, 54.199
xyY 0.257, 0.317, 40.298
CIE-LCH 69.681, 21.978, 209.369
CIE-LUV 69.681, -31.296, -13.427
Hunter-Lab 63.48, -19.293, -6.185
Binary 01110010, 10110101, 10111101

Color Schemes with #72b5bd

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Alternatives to #72b5bd

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#72b5bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b5bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b5bd;}
.background {background-color:#72b5bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b5bd;}

Shades and Tints of #72b5bd

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, #030606 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b5bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929c9d is the less saturated color, while #32e7fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b5bd 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
  • #98a6a7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeadba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b3aac5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7bb8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b0bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9baec2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77b6c2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population