#72bbd6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bbd6 is composed of 44.7% red, 73.3% green and 83.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.7% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.1% black. It has a hue angle of 196.2 degrees, a saturation of 54.9% and a lightness of 64.3%. #72bbd6 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0077ad. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 16
    CMYK color chart

#72bbd6 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72bbd6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bbd6 has RGB values of R:114, G:187, B:214 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 7519190.

Hex triplet 72bbd6 #72bbd6
RGB Decimal 114, 187, 214 rgb(114,187,214)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.3, 83.9 rgb(44.7%,73.3%,83.9%)
CMYK 47, 13, 0, 16
HSL 196.2°, 54.9, 64.3 hsl(196.2,54.9%,64.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.2°, 46.7, 83.9
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.209, -15.642, -20.661
XYZ 36.844, 43.971, 70.16
xyY 0.244, 0.291, 43.971
CIE-LCH 72.209, 25.914, 232.872
CIE-LUV 72.209, -33.166, -30.008
Hunter-Lab 66.311, -16.863, -16.315
Binary 01110010, 10111011, 11010110

Color Schemes with #72bbd6

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Alternatives to #72bbd6

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#72bbd6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bbd6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72bbd6;}
.background {background-color:#72bbd6;}
.border {border:1px solid #72bbd6;}

Shades and Tints of #72bbd6

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, #03090b is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bbd6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a4a5 is the less saturated color, while #4fcbf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bbd6 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
  • #9dacb1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeb3d1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0b1dc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75c0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b6d3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99b5da Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74bed1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population