#72bcdf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72bcdf is composed of 44.7% red, 73.7% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.9% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 199.3 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 66.1%. #72bcdf color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0079bf. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72bcdf color description : Soft blue.

#72bcdf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72bcdf has RGB values of R:114, G:188, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7519455.

Hex triplet 72bcdf #72bcdf
RGB Decimal 114, 188, 223 rgb(114,188,223)
RGB Percent 44.7, 73.7, 87.5 rgb(44.7%,73.7%,87.5%)
CMYK 49, 16, 0, 13
HSL 199.3°, 63, 66.1 hsl(199.3,63%,66.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.3°, 48.9, 87.5
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.806, -13.672, -24.65
XYZ 38.239, 44.869, 76.454
xyY 0.24, 0.281, 44.869
CIE-LCH 72.806, 28.188, 240.986
CIE-LUV 72.806, -33.347, -36.939
Hunter-Lab 66.985, -15.325, -20.782
Binary 01110010, 10111100, 11011111

Color Schemes with #72bcdf

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Alternatives to #72bcdf

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#72bcdf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72bcdf

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Shades and Tints of #72bcdf

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f2f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72bcdf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a9aa is the less saturated color, while #57c6fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72bcdf 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
  • #9faeb5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #adb5da Protanopia 1% of men
  • #adb3e5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #72c2d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98b7db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97b6e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72c0d5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population