#72b5cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b5cc is composed of 44.7% red, 71% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.1% cyan, 11.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 195.3 degrees, a saturation of 46.9% and a lightness of 62.4%. #72b5cc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006b99. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72b5cc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b5cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b5cc has RGB values of R:114, G:181, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7517644.

Hex triplet 72b5cc #72b5cc
RGB Decimal 114, 181, 204 rgb(114,181,204)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71, 80 rgb(44.7%,71%,80%)
CMYK 44, 11, 0, 20
HSL 195.3°, 46.9, 62.4 hsl(195.3,46.9%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.3°, 44.1, 80
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.164, -15.213, -18.295
XYZ 34.36, 40.983, 63.223
xyY 0.248, 0.296, 40.983
CIE-LCH 70.164, 23.794, 230.255
CIE-LUV 70.164, -30.997, -26.079
Hunter-Lab 64.018, -16.227, -13.742
Binary 01110010, 10110101, 11001100

Color Schemes with #72b5cc

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Alternatives to #72b5cc

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#72b5cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b5cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b5cc;}
.background {background-color:#72b5cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b5cc;}

Shades and Tints of #72b5cc

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 #72b5cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9e9fa0 is the less saturated color, while #46cbf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b5cc 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9aa7ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aaaec8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #adacd3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b0c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97afd0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75b8c9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population