#72bbde Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bbde is composed of 44.7% red, 73.3% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.6% cyan, 15.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 199.4 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 65.9%. #72bbde color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0077bd. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72bbde color description : Soft blue.

#72bbde Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bbde has RGB values of R:114, G:187, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7519198.

Hex triplet 72bbde #72bbde
RGB Decimal 114, 187, 222 rgb(114,187,222)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.3, 87.1 rgb(44.7%,73.3%,87.1%)
CMYK 49, 16, 0, 13
HSL 199.4°, 62.1, 65.9 hsl(199.4,62.1%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.4°, 48.6, 87.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.488, -13.424, -24.592
XYZ 37.891, 44.39, 75.675
xyY 0.24, 0.281, 44.39
CIE-LCH 72.488, 28.017, 241.371
CIE-LUV 72.488, -32.982, -36.855
Hunter-Lab 66.626, -15.079, -20.705
Binary 01110010, 10111011, 11011110

Color Schemes with #72bbde

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Alternatives to #72bbde

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#72bbde Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bbde

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

Shades and Tints of #72bbde

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, #000202 is the darkest color, while #f1f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bbde

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a8a8a8 is the less saturated color, while #57c4f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bbde 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
  • #a9a9a9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9eadb4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #adb4d9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #acb2e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #72c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #97b6da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97b5e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72bfd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population