#72c9e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72c9e1 is composed of 44.7% red, 78.8% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49.3% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 193 degrees, a saturation of 64.9% and a lightness of 66.5%. #72c9e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0093c3. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 79
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#72c9e1 color description : Soft cyan.

#72c9e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72c9e1 has RGB values of R:114, G:201, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 7522785.

Hex triplet 72c9e1 #72c9e1
RGB Decimal 114, 201, 225 rgb(114,201,225)
RGB Percent 44.7, 78.8, 88.2 rgb(44.7%,78.8%,88.2%)
CMYK 49, 11, 0, 12
HSL 193°, 64.9, 66.5 hsl(193,64.9%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 193°, 49.3, 88.2
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 76.548, -19.859, -20.036
XYZ 41.413, 50.784, 78.85
xyY 0.242, 0.297, 50.784
CIE-LCH 76.548, 28.21, 225.255
CIE-LUV 76.548, -38.329, -28.602
Hunter-Lab 71.263, -20.979, -15.718
Binary 01110010, 11001001, 11100001

Color Schemes with #72c9e1

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Alternatives to #72c9e1

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#72c9e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72c9e1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72c9e1;}
.background {background-color:#72c9e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #72c9e1;}

Shades and Tints of #72c9e1

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, #010405 is the darkest color, while #f3fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72c9e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7abac is the less saturated color, while #58d8fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72c9e1 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
  • #bbbeda Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bcbce8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76ccdb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a0c2dd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a1c1e5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74cbdd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population