#72b9fd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b9fd is composed of 44.7% red, 72.5% green and 99.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.9% cyan, 26.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 0.8% black. It has a hue angle of 209.4 degrees, a saturation of 97.2% and a lightness of 72%. #72b9fd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0073fb. Closest websafe color is: #66ccff.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 99
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 1
    CMYK color chart

#72b9fd color description : Soft blue.

#72b9fd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b9fd has RGB values of R:114, G:185, B:253 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0.01. Its decimal value is 7518717.

Hex triplet 72b9fd #72b9fd
RGB Decimal 114, 185, 253 rgb(114,185,253)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.5, 99.2 rgb(44.7%,72.5%,99.2%)
CMYK 55, 27, 0, 1
HSL 209.4°, 97.2, 72 hsl(209.4,97.2%,72%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.4°, 54.9, 99.2
Web Safe 66ccff #66ccff
CIE-LAB 73.131, -3.307, -40.384
XYZ 42.014, 45.365, 99.465
xyY 0.225, 0.243, 45.365
CIE-LCH 73.131, 40.519, 265.319
CIE-LUV 73.131, -31.584, -65.033
Hunter-Lab 67.353, -6.523, -40.41
Binary 01110010, 10111001, 11111101

Color Schemes with #72b9fd

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Alternatives to #72b9fd

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#72b9fd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b9fd

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Shades and Tints of #72b9fd

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, #00070e is the darkest color, while #f9fcff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b9fd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b4b8bb is the less saturated color, while #72b9fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b9fd 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
  • #acacac Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a0afbc Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1b5f7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #99b6ff Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #64c4d3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90b6f9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8bb7fe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #69c0e2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population