#72b9dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b9dc is composed of 44.7% red, 72.5% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.2% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 199.8 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 65.5%. #72b9dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0073b9. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#72b9dc color description : Soft blue.

#72b9dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b9dc has RGB values of R:114, G:185, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7518684.

Hex triplet 72b9dc #72b9dc
RGB Decimal 114, 185, 220 rgb(114,185,220)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.5, 86.3 rgb(44.7%,72.5%,86.3%)
CMYK 48, 16, 0, 14
HSL 199.8°, 60.2, 65.5 hsl(199.8,60.2%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.8°, 48.2, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.853, -12.926, -24.474
XYZ 37.203, 43.441, 74.131
xyY 0.24, 0.281, 43.441
CIE-LCH 71.853, 27.678, 242.159
CIE-LUV 71.853, -32.248, -36.684
Hunter-Lab 65.909, -14.585, -20.549
Binary 01110010, 10111001, 11011100

Color Schemes with #72b9dc

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Alternatives to #72b9dc

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#72b9dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b9dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b9dc;}
.background {background-color:#72b9dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b9dc;}

Shades and Tints of #72b9dc

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 #72b9dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a9ad is the less saturated color, while #50c4fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b9dc 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
  • #a8a8a8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9dabb2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #abb2d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #abb1e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #72bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b4d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96b4df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72bdd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population