#72c4dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72c4dd is composed of 44.7% red, 76.9% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 11.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 194 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 65.7%. #72c4dd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0089bb. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 77
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72c4dd color description : Soft cyan.

#72c4dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72c4dd has RGB values of R:114, G:196, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7521501.

Hex triplet 72c4dd #72c4dd
RGB Decimal 114, 196, 221 rgb(114,196,221)
RGB Percent 44.7, 76.9, 86.7 rgb(44.7%,76.9%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 11, 0, 13
HSL 194°, 61.1, 65.7 hsl(194,61.1%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 194°, 48.4, 86.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 74.998, -18.393, -20.227
XYZ 39.727, 48.275, 75.627
xyY 0.243, 0.295, 48.275
CIE-LCH 74.998, 27.34, 227.719
CIE-LUV 74.998, -36.509, -29.051
Hunter-Lab 69.48, -19.529, -15.899
Binary 01110010, 11000100, 11011101

Color Schemes with #72c4dd

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Alternatives to #72c4dd

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#72c4dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72c4dd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72c4dd;}
.background {background-color:#72c4dd;}
.border {border:1px solid #72c4dd;}

Shades and Tints of #72c4dd

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72c4dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1abae is the less saturated color, while #50d6ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72c4dd 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
  • #aeaeae Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a2b2b7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6bad7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b8b8e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76c8d7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9dbed9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9ebce1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74c6d9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population