#72b6cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b6cc is composed of 44.7% red, 71.4% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.1% cyan, 10.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 194.7 degrees, a saturation of 46.9% and a lightness of 62.4%. #72b6cc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006d99. 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

#72b6cc color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b6cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b6cc has RGB values of R:114, G:182, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7517900.

Hex triplet 72b6cc #72b6cc
RGB Decimal 114, 182, 204 rgb(114,182,204)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71.4, 80 rgb(44.7%,71.4%,80%)
CMYK 44, 11, 0, 20
HSL 194.7°, 46.9, 62.4 hsl(194.7,46.9%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.7°, 44.1, 80
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.449, -15.738, -17.863
XYZ 34.564, 41.391, 63.291
xyY 0.248, 0.297, 41.391
CIE-LCH 70.449, 23.807, 228.619
CIE-LUV 70.449, -31.398, -25.317
Hunter-Lab 64.336, -16.691, -13.292
Binary 01110010, 10110110, 11001100

Color Schemes with #72b6cc

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Alternatives to #72b6cc

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#72b6cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b6cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b6cc;}
.background {background-color:#72b6cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b6cc;}

Shades and Tints of #72b6cc

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 #72b6cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9e9fa0 is the less saturated color, while #46cdf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b6cc 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
  • #9aa8ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #abafc8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aeadd3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77bac8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b1c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #98b0d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75b9c9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population