#72b5db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b5db is composed of 44.7% red, 71% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.9% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 201.7 degrees, a saturation of 59.3% and a lightness of 65.3%. #72b5db color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006bb7. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#72b5db color description : Soft blue.

#72b5db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b5db has RGB values of R:114, G:181, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7517659.

Hex triplet 72b5db #72b5db
RGB Decimal 114, 181, 219 rgb(114,181,219)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71, 85.9 rgb(44.7%,71%,85.9%)
CMYK 48, 17, 0, 14
HSL 201.7°, 59.3, 65.3 hsl(201.7,59.3%,65.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.7°, 47.9, 85.9
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.69, -11.075, -25.708
XYZ 36.246, 41.738, 73.16
xyY 0.24, 0.276, 41.738
CIE-LCH 70.69, 27.993, 246.693
CIE-LUV 70.69, -30.71, -38.91
Hunter-Lab 64.605, -12.911, -21.918
Binary 01110010, 10110101, 11011011

Color Schemes with #72b5db

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Alternatives to #72b5db

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#72b5db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b5db

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72b5db

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, #040b0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b5db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a8ab is the less saturated color, while #50befd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b5db 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
  • #a7afd6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6aee0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #71bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93b1d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93b0de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71b9d0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population