#72b5cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b5cd is composed of 44.7% red, 71% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 195.8 degrees, a saturation of 47.6% and a lightness of 62.5%. #72b5cd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006b9b. 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

#72b5cd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72b5cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b5cd has RGB values of R:114, G:181, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7517645.

Hex triplet 72b5cd #72b5cd
RGB Decimal 114, 181, 205 rgb(114,181,205)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71, 80.4 rgb(44.7%,71%,80.4%)
CMYK 44, 12, 0, 20
HSL 195.8°, 47.6, 62.5 hsl(195.8,47.6%,62.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.8°, 44.4, 80.4
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.198, -14.943, -18.793
XYZ 34.48, 41.031, 63.857
xyY 0.247, 0.294, 41.031
CIE-LCH 70.198, 24.01, 231.51
CIE-LUV 70.198, -30.978, -26.93
Hunter-Lab 64.055, -16.014, -14.268
Binary 01110010, 10110101, 11001101

Color Schemes with #72b5cd

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Alternatives to #72b5cd

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#72b5cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b5cd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72b5cd

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 #72b5cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a1 is the less saturated color, while #46caf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b5cd 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
  • #aaaec9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #acacd4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b0ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97afd1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b8c9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population