#72b9c4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b9c4 is composed of 44.7% red, 72.5% green and 76.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 41.8% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 188 degrees, a saturation of 41% and a lightness of 60.8%. #72b9c4 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #007389. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 77
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#72b9c4 color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b9c4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b9c4 has RGB values of R:114, G:185, B:196 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 7518660.

Hex triplet 72b9c4 #72b9c4
RGB Decimal 114, 185, 196 rgb(114,185,196)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.5, 76.9 rgb(44.7%,72.5%,76.9%)
CMYK 42, 6, 0, 23
HSL 188°, 41, 60.8 hsl(188,41%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 188°, 41.8, 76.9
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.049, -19.409, -12.574
XYZ 34.25, 42.259, 58.574
xyY 0.254, 0.313, 42.259
CIE-LCH 71.049, 23.126, 212.937
CIE-LUV 71.049, -32.781, -16.284
Hunter-Lab 65.007, -19.717, -7.918
Binary 01110010, 10111001, 11000100

Color Schemes with #72b9c4

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Alternatives to #72b9c4

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#72b9c4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b9c4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b9c4;}
.background {background-color:#72b9c4;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b9c4;}

Shades and Tints of #72b9c4

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, #050a0b is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b9c4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989d9e is the less saturated color, while #3ce0fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b9c4 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ba9ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b0b0c0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b5aecc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7abcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #99b3c1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9cb2c9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77bbc7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population