#72bcdc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bcdc is composed of 44.7% red, 73.7% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.2% cyan, 14.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 198.1 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 65.5%. #72bcdc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0079b9. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#72bcdc color description : Soft blue.

#72bcdc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bcdc has RGB values of R:114, G:188, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7519452.

Hex triplet 72bcdc #72bcdc
RGB Decimal 114, 188, 220 rgb(114,188,220)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.7, 86.3 rgb(44.7%,73.7%,86.3%)
CMYK 48, 15, 0, 14
HSL 198.1°, 60.2, 65.5 hsl(198.1,60.2%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.1°, 48.2, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.7, -14.51, -23.181
XYZ 37.838, 44.709, 74.342
xyY 0.241, 0.285, 44.709
CIE-LCH 72.7, 27.347, 237.956
CIE-LUV 72.7, -33.418, -34.368
Hunter-Lab 66.865, -16.003, -19.115
Binary 01110010, 10111100, 11011100

Color Schemes with #72bcdc

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Alternatives to #72bcdc

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#72bcdc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bcdc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72bcdc;}
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Shades and Tints of #72bcdc

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bcdc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a9ad is the less saturated color, while #50c9fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bcdc 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9faeb4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeb4d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aeb3e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73c1d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b7d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #98b6e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73bfd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population