#72b8dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b8dd is composed of 44.7% red, 72.2% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 200.7 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 65.7%. #72b8dd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0071bb. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 72
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72b8dd color description : Soft blue.

#72b8dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b8dd has RGB values of R:114, G:184, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7518429.

Hex triplet 72b8dd #72b8dd
RGB Decimal 114, 184, 221 rgb(114,184,221)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.2, 86.7 rgb(44.7%,72.2%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 17, 0, 13
HSL 200.7°, 61.1, 65.7 hsl(200.7,61.1%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.7°, 48.4, 86.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.607, -12.114, -25.395
XYZ 37.128, 43.077, 74.761
xyY 0.24, 0.278, 43.077
CIE-LCH 71.607, 28.136, 244.498
CIE-LUV 71.607, -31.838, -38.314
Hunter-Lab 65.633, -13.882, -21.593
Binary 01110010, 10111000, 11011101

Color Schemes with #72b8dd

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Alternatives to #72b8dd

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#72b8dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b8dd

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Shades and Tints of #72b8dd

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b8dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a9ae is the less saturated color, while #50c2ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b8dd 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
  • #9caab2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aab1d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a9b0e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #72becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95b4da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95b3e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72bcd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population