#72b9bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72b9bd is composed of 44.7% red, 72.5% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.7% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 183.2 degrees, a saturation of 36.2% and a lightness of 59.4%. #72b9bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00737b. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 73
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72b9bd color description : Slightly desaturated cyan.

#72b9bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72b9bd has RGB values of R:114, G:185, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7518653.

Hex triplet 72b9bd #72b9bd
RGB Decimal 114, 185, 189 rgb(114,185,189)
RGB Percent 44.7, 72.5, 74.1 rgb(44.7%,72.5%,74.1%)
CMYK 40, 2, 0, 26
HSL 183.2°, 36.2, 59.4 hsl(183.2,36.2%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.2°, 39.7, 74.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.835, -21.201, -9.057
XYZ 33.471, 41.948, 54.474
xyY 0.258, 0.323, 41.948
CIE-LCH 70.835, 23.055, 203.131
CIE-LUV 70.835, -32.941, -10.442
Hunter-Lab 64.767, -21.094, -4.531
Binary 01110010, 10111001, 10111101

Color Schemes with #72b9bd

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Alternatives to #72b9bd

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#72b9bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72b9bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72b9bd;}
.background {background-color:#72b9bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #72b9bd;}

Shades and Tints of #72b9bd

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, #030606 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72b9bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929d9d is the less saturated color, while #32f2fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72b9bd 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9aa8a9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2b0b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b8adc5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7cbbc8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ab3ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9eb1c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #78bac4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population