#72b6de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b6de is composed of 44.7% red, 71.4% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.6% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 202.2 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 65.9%. #72b6de color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #006dbd. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72b6de color description : Soft blue.

#72b6de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b6de has RGB values of R:114, G:182, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7517918.

Hex triplet 72b6de #72b6de
RGB Decimal 114, 182, 222 rgb(114,182,222)
RGB Percent 44.7, 71.4, 87.1 rgb(44.7%,71.4%,87.1%)
CMYK 49, 18, 0, 13
HSL 202.2°, 62.1, 65.9 hsl(202.2,62.1%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.2°, 48.6, 87.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.081, -10.763, -26.747
XYZ 36.849, 42.305, 75.327
xyY 0.239, 0.274, 42.305
CIE-LCH 71.081, 28.831, 248.08
CIE-LUV 71.081, -31.042, -40.716
Hunter-Lab 65.042, -12.697, -23.135
Binary 01110010, 10110110, 11011110

Color Schemes with #72b6de

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Alternatives to #72b6de

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#72b6de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b6de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b6de;}
.background {background-color:#72b6de;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b6de;}

Shades and Tints of #72b6de

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, #000102 is the darkest color, while #f1f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b6de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a8a8a8 is the less saturated color, while #57bdf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b6de 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
  • #a7b0d9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6afe3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #71bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94b2db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93b1e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71bad2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population