#72b6dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b6dc is composed of 44.7% red, 71.4% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.2% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 201.5 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 65.5%. #72b6dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006db9. 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

#72b6dc color description : Soft blue.

#72b6dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b6dc has RGB values of R:114, G:182, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7517916.

Hex triplet 72b6dc #72b6dc
RGB Decimal 114, 182, 220 rgb(114,182,220)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71.4, 86.3 rgb(44.7%,71.4%,86.3%)
CMYK 48, 17, 0, 14
HSL 201.5°, 60.2, 65.5 hsl(201.5,60.2%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.5°, 48.2, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.008, -11.329, -25.768
XYZ 36.582, 42.199, 73.924
xyY 0.24, 0.276, 42.199
CIE-LCH 71.008, 28.148, 246.268
CIE-LUV 71.008, -31.081, -38.998
Hunter-Lab 64.96, -13.158, -21.999
Binary 01110010, 10110110, 11011100

Color Schemes with #72b6dc

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Alternatives to #72b6dc

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#72b6dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b6dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72b6dc

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b6dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a9ad is the less saturated color, while #50c0fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b6dc 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
  • #a6a6a6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ca9b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8b0d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7afe1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #71bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94b2d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93b1df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71bad1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population