#72bcbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bcbd is composed of 44.7% red, 73.7% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.7% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 180.8 degrees, a saturation of 36.2% and a lightness of 59.4%. #72bcbd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00797b. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72bcbd color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72bcbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bcbd has RGB values of R:114, G:188, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7519421.

Hex triplet 72bcbd #72bcbd
RGB Decimal 114, 188, 189 rgb(114,188,189)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.7, 74.1 rgb(44.7%,73.7%,74.1%)
CMYK 40, 1, 0, 26
HSL 180.8°, 36.2, 59.4 hsl(180.8,36.2%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 180.8°, 39.7, 74.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.701, -22.72, -7.768
XYZ 34.105, 43.216, 54.686
xyY 0.258, 0.327, 43.216
CIE-LCH 71.701, 24.012, 198.875
CIE-LUV 71.701, -34.173, -8.212
Hunter-Lab 65.739, -22.437, -3.304
Binary 01110010, 10111100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #72bcbd

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Alternatives to #72bcbd

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#72bcbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bcbd

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

Shades and Tints of #72bcbd

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, #030606 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bcbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929d9d is the less saturated color, while #32fafd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bcbd 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
  • #a6a6a6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9caaab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5b2b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bbafc6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7dbdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9cb6ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0b3c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #79bdc6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population