#72c9e0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72c9e0 is composed of 44.7% red, 78.8% green and 87.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49.1% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.2% black. It has a hue angle of 192.5 degrees, a saturation of 64% and a lightness of 66.3%. #72c9e0 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0093c1. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 79
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#72c9e0 color description : Soft cyan.

#72c9e0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72c9e0 has RGB values of R:114, G:201, B:224 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 7522784.

Hex triplet 72c9e0 #72c9e0
RGB Decimal 114, 201, 224 rgb(114,201,224)
RGB Percent 44.7, 78.8, 87.8 rgb(44.7%,78.8%,87.8%)
CMYK 49, 10, 0, 12
HSL 192.5°, 64, 66.3 hsl(192.5,64%,66.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 192.5°, 49.1, 87.8
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 76.515, -20.132, -19.547
XYZ 41.277, 50.73, 78.134
xyY 0.243, 0.298, 50.73
CIE-LCH 76.515, 28.06, 224.156
CIE-LUV 76.515, -38.361, -27.751
Hunter-Lab 71.225, -21.197, -15.184
Binary 01110010, 11001001, 11100000

Color Schemes with #72c9e0

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Alternatives to #72c9e0

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#72c9e0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72c9e0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72c9e0;}
.background {background-color:#72c9e0;}
.border {border:1px solid #72c9e0;}

Shades and Tints of #72c9e0

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f3fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72c9e0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7aaab is the less saturated color, while #58d8fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72c9e0 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
  • #b2b2b2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a5b7bb Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bbbed9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bdbce7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76ccdb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a0c2dc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a1c1e4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75cbdd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population