#72b9df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b9df is composed of 44.7% red, 72.5% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.9% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 200.9 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 66.1%. #72b9df color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0073bf. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72b9df color description : Soft blue.

#72b9df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b9df has RGB values of R:114, G:185, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7518687.

Hex triplet 72b9df #72b9df
RGB Decimal 114, 185, 223 rgb(114,185,223)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.5, 87.5 rgb(44.7%,72.5%,87.5%)
CMYK 49, 17, 0, 13
HSL 200.9°, 63, 66.1 hsl(200.9,63%,66.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.9°, 48.9, 87.5
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.961, -12.082, -25.943
XYZ 37.604, 43.601, 76.242
xyY 0.239, 0.277, 43.601
CIE-LCH 71.961, 28.618, 245.028
CIE-LUV 71.961, -32.184, -39.258
Hunter-Lab 66.031, -13.899, -22.237
Binary 01110010, 10111001, 11011111

Color Schemes with #72b9df

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Alternatives to #72b9df

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#72b9df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b9df

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Shades and Tints of #72b9df

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f2f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b9df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a9aa is the less saturated color, while #57c1fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b9df 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
  • #9dabb3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aab2da Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a9b1e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #71c0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b5dc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95b4e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71bdd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population