#72c9da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72c9da is composed of 44.7% red, 78.8% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.7% cyan, 7.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 189.8 degrees, a saturation of 58.4% and a lightness of 65.1%. #72c9da color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0093b5. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 79
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 8
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#72c9da color description : Soft cyan.

#72c9da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72c9da has RGB values of R:114, G:201, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.08, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7522778.

Hex triplet 72c9da #72c9da
RGB Decimal 114, 201, 218 rgb(114,201,218)
RGB Percent 44.7, 78.8, 85.5 rgb(44.7%,78.8%,85.5%)
CMYK 48, 8, 0, 15
HSL 189.8°, 58.4, 65.1 hsl(189.8,58.4%,65.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.8°, 47.7, 85.5
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 76.32, -21.753, -16.607
XYZ 40.478, 50.41, 73.923
xyY 0.246, 0.306, 50.41
CIE-LCH 76.32, 27.367, 217.36
CIE-LUV 76.32, -38.55, -22.663
Hunter-Lab 71, -22.486, -12.031
Binary 01110010, 11001001, 11011010

Color Schemes with #72c9da

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Alternatives to #72c9da

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#72c9da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72c9da

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CSS codes
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.border {border:1px solid #72c9da;}

Shades and Tints of #72c9da

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, #040d0e is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72c9da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a9aa is the less saturated color, while #50e0fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72c9da 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
  • #b1b1b1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a4b6b9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bcbed4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bfbbe1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78cbda Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a1c2d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a3c0de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76cada Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population