#73b6dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #73b6dc is composed of 45.1% red, 71.4% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.7% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 201.7 degrees, a saturation of 60% and a lightness of 65.7%. #73b6dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e6ffff with #006db9. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#73b6dc color description : Soft blue.

#73b6dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #73b6dc has RGB values of R:115, G:182, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7583452.

Hex triplet 73b6dc #73b6dc
RGB Decimal 115, 182, 220 rgb(115,182,220)
RGB Percent 45.1, 71.4, 86.3 rgb(45.1%,71.4%,86.3%)
CMYK 48, 17, 0, 14
HSL 201.7°, 60, 65.7 hsl(201.7,60%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.7°, 47.7, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.054, -11.095, -25.693
XYZ 36.713, 42.266, 73.93
xyY 0.24, 0.276, 42.266
CIE-LCH 71.054, 27.986, 246.643
CIE-LUV 71.054, -30.757, -38.907
Hunter-Lab 65.012, -12.97, -21.914
Binary 01110011, 10110110, 11011100

Color Schemes with #73b6dc

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Alternatives to #73b6dc

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#73b6dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #73b6dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#73b6dc;}
.background {background-color:#73b6dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #73b6dc;}

Shades and Tints of #73b6dc

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 #f1f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #73b6dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a9ad is the less saturated color, while #51bffe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #73b6dc 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
  • #9ca9b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8b0d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7afe1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #72bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94b2d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #94b1df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72bad1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population