#72B8E6 Hex Color Code
#72B8E6
The Hexadecimal Color #72B8E6 is a contrast shade of Sky Blue. #72B8E6 RGB value is rgb(114, 184, 230). RGB Color Model of #72B8E6 consists of 44% red, 72% green and 90% blue. HSL color Mode of #72B8E6 has 204°(degrees) Hue, 70% Saturation and 67% Lightness. #72B8E6 color has an wavelength of 491.55556nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #72B8E6 is #99CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #72B8E6 is #7BE. The Closest Color to #72B8E6 is #87CEEB. Official Name of #72B8E6 Hex Code is Cornflower Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #72B8E6 is 50 Cyan 20 Magenta 0 Yellow 10 Black and #72B8E6 CMY is 50, 20, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #72B8E6 is hsl(204,70,67, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(204, 50, 90). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #72B8E6 is 38.36, 43.57, 81.24.
Hex8 Value of #72B8E6 is #72B8E6FF. Decimal Value of #72B8E6 is 7518438 and Octal Value of #72B8E6 is 34534346. Binary Value of #72B8E6 is 1110010, 10111000, 11100110 and Android of #72B8E6 is 4285708518 / 0xff72b8e6. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #72B8E6 is 0.235, 0.267, 0.267 and YIQ Color Space of #72B8E6 is 168.314, -56.4928, -0.4898. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #72B8E6 is 33.63, 47.47, 80.6. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #72B8E6 is 71.94, -9.55, -29.78. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #72B8E6 is 71.94, -31.65, -46.05. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #72B8E6 is 71.94, 31.27, 252.22. Hunter Lab variable of #72B8E6 is 66.01, -11.78, -26.77.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #72B8E6
RGB Percentages of #72B8E6
RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.
RYB Percentages of #72B8E6
The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.
CMYK Percentages of #72B8E6
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.
Various Color Shades of #72B8E6
To get 25% Saturated #72B8E6 Color, you need to convert the hex color #72B8E6 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #72B8E6 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.
Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #72B8E6
Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.
Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.
Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #72B8E6
Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.
The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.
The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.
The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.
Tints and Shades of #72B8E6
A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #72B8E6 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #72B8E6 to it's the darkest color.
#72B8E6 Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(114, 184, 230) |
| RGB Percent | 44%, 72%, 90% |
| RYB | 114.0, 157.66, 230.0 |
| CMYK | 50, 20, 0, 10 |
| CMY | 50, 20, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(204, 70%, 67%) |
| HSLA | hsl(204, 70%, 67%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(204, 50, 90) |
| XYZ | 38.36, 43.57, 81.24 |
| Hex8 Value | #72B8E6FF |
| Decimal Value | 7518438 |
| Octal Value | 34534346 |
| Binary Value | 1110010,10111000,11100110 |
| Android | 4285708518 / 0xff72b8e6 |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(204, 70%, 67%) |
| xyY | 0.235, 0.267, 43.569 |
| YIQ | 168.314, -56.4928, -0.4898 |
| LMS | 33.63, 47.47, 80.6 |
| CieLAB | 71.94, -9.55, -29.78 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 71.94, -31.65, -46.05 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 71.94, 31.27, 252.22 |
| Hunter Lab | 66.01, -11.78, -26.77 |
| YUV | 168.314, 30.35, -47.65 |
| YDbDr | 168.314, 92.82, 103.29 |
| YCbCr | 160.55, 158.58, 93.97 |
| YCoCg | 178.0, 172.0, 6.0 |
| YPbPr | 168.31, 34.81, -38.74 |
| Munsell Color System | 12409.38 166.93/227.57 |
#72B8E6 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#72B8E6 as Background:
We (The British) have not journeyed across the centuries, across the oceans, across the mountains, across the prairies, because we are made of sugar candy.
<p style="background: #72B8E6">…</p>#72B8E6 as Text Color:
Sink the Bible to the bottom of the ocean, and man's obligations to God would be unchanged. He would have the same path to tread, only his lamp and his guide would be gone; he would have the same voyage to make, but his chart and compass would be overboard!
<p style="color: #72B8E6">…</p>#72B8E6 as Text Shadow:
Somewhere there was once a Flower, a Stone, a Crystal, a Queen, a King, a Palace, a Lover and his Beloved, and this was long ago, on an Island somewhere in the ocean 5,000 years ago. . . . Such is Love, the Mystic Flower of the Soul. This is the Center, the Self.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #72B8E6">…</p>#72B8E6 as Linear Gradient:
The modern airplane creates a new geographical dimension. A navigable ocean of air blankets the whole surface of the globe. There are no distant places any longer: the world is small and the world is one.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #72B8E6)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #72B8E6?
RGB Value for #72B8E6 is rgb(114, 184, 230).
What is the RGB percentage of #72B8E6?
RGB percentage for #72B8E6 is 44% Red 72% Green 90% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #72B8E6?
CMYK Color Model of #72B8E6 is 50 Cyan 20 Magenta 0 Yellow 10 Black.
What is the HSL value of #72B8E6?
HSL Value of #72B8E6 is 204°(degrees) Hue 70 Saturation 67 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #72B8E6?
HSV Value of #72B8E6 is 204 Hue 50 Saturation 90 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #72B8E6?
XYZ Color Model of #72B8E6 is 38.36, 43.57, 81.24.