#72b5fd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b5fd is composed of 44.7% red, 71% green and 99.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.9% cyan, 28.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 0.8% black. It has a hue angle of 211.1 degrees, a saturation of 97.2% and a lightness of 72%. #72b5fd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006bfb. Closest websafe color is: #66ccff.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 99
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 1
    CMYK color chart

#72b5fd color description : Soft blue.

#72b5fd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b5fd has RGB values of R:114, G:181, B:253 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.01. Its decimal value is 7517693.

Hex triplet 72b5fd #72b5fd
RGB Decimal 114, 181, 253 rgb(114,181,253)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71, 99.2 rgb(44.7%,71%,99.2%)
CMYK 55, 28, 0, 1
HSL 211.1°, 97.2, 72 hsl(211.1,97.2%,72%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.1°, 54.9, 99.2
Web Safe 66ccff #66ccff
CIE-LAB 72.037, -1.101, -42.092
XYZ 41.189, 43.715, 99.19
xyY 0.224, 0.237, 43.715
CIE-LCH 72.037, 42.106, 268.502
CIE-LUV 72.037, -30.127, -68.102
Hunter-Lab 66.117, -4.505, -42.666
Binary 01110010, 10110101, 11111101

Color Schemes with #72b5fd

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Alternatives to #72b5fd

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#72b5fd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b5fd

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Shades and Tints of #72b5fd

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, #00070e is the darkest color, while #f9fcff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b5fd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b4b7bb is the less saturated color, while #72b5fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b5fd 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
  • #a9a9a9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9eabba Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9db2f8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #93b3ff Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #63c1d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8db3fa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87b4fe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #68bde0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population