#72bcda Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bcda is composed of 44.7% red, 73.7% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.7% cyan, 13.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 197.3 degrees, a saturation of 58.4% and a lightness of 65.1%. #72bcda color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0079b5. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#72bcda color description : Soft blue.

#72bcda Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bcda has RGB values of R:114, G:188, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7519450.

Hex triplet 72bcda #72bcda
RGB Decimal 114, 188, 218 rgb(114,188,218)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.7, 85.5 rgb(44.7%,73.7%,85.5%)
CMYK 48, 14, 0, 15
HSL 197.3°, 58.4, 65.1 hsl(197.3,58.4%,65.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.3°, 47.7, 85.5
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.63, -15.064, -22.199
XYZ 37.574, 44.604, 72.955
xyY 0.242, 0.288, 44.604
CIE-LCH 72.63, 26.828, 235.839
CIE-LUV 72.63, -33.465, -32.657
Hunter-Lab 66.786, -16.45, -18.017
Binary 01110010, 10111100, 11011010

Color Schemes with #72bcda

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Alternatives to #72bcda

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#72bcda Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72bcda

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, #040b0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bcda

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a8aa is the less saturated color, while #50cafc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bcda 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
  • #9eadb3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afb4d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #afb2e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #74c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b7d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99b6de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73bfd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population