#72b8d9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b8d9 is composed of 44.7% red, 72.2% green and 85.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.5% cyan, 15.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.9% black. It has a hue angle of 199.2 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 64.9%. #72b8d9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0071b3. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 72
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#72b8d9 color description : Soft blue.

#72b8d9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b8d9 has RGB values of R:114, G:184, B:217 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7518425.

Hex triplet 72b8d9 #72b8d9
RGB Decimal 114, 184, 217 rgb(114,184,217)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.2, 85.1 rgb(44.7%,72.2%,85.1%)
CMYK 47, 15, 0, 15
HSL 199.2°, 57.5, 64.9 hsl(199.2,57.5%,64.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.2°, 47.5, 85.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.464, -13.234, -23.432
XYZ 36.601, 42.866, 71.987
xyY 0.242, 0.283, 42.866
CIE-LCH 71.464, 26.911, 240.544
CIE-LUV 71.464, -31.922, -34.883
Hunter-Lab 65.472, -14.789, -19.359
Binary 01110010, 10111000, 11011001

Color Schemes with #72b8d9

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Alternatives to #72b8d9

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#72b8d9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b8d9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b8d9;}
.background {background-color:#72b8d9;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b8d9;}

Shades and Tints of #72b8d9

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, #040a0e is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b8d9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a7a9 is the less saturated color, while #50c4fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b8d9 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9caab1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #abb1d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #abb0df Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b3d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96b3dc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72bcd0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population