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Little Greene Polar Blue / #72b0bb Hex Color Code

#72b0bb Paint ChipThe hexadecimal color code #72b0bb is a shade of cyan. In the RGB color model #72b0bb is comprised of 44.71% red, 69.02% green and 73.33% blue. In the HSL color space #72b0bb has a hue of 189° (degrees), 35% saturation and 59% lightness. This color has an approximate wavelength of 487.73 nm.

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#72b0bb linear gradient to complementary #bc7c71

  1. #72b0bb
  2. #85a8ae
  3. #94a0a2
  4. #a19795
  5. #ab8e89
  6. #b4857d
  7. #bc7c71

Monochromatic Colors

  1. #52909b
  2. #5d9ba5
  3. #67a5b0
  4. #72b0bb
  5. #7dbbc6
  6. #88c6d1
  7. #92d1dc

Tones

  1. #72b0bb
  2. #7aacb5
  3. #81a8af
  4. #87a4a9
  5. #8d9fa3
  6. #929b9d
  7. #979797

Tints and Shades

#72b0bb to white

  1. #72b0bb
  2. #8bbdc6
  3. #a2cad1
  4. #bad7dd
  5. #d1e4e8
  6. #e8f2f3
  7. #ffffff / #fff

#72b0bb to black

  1. #72b0bb
  2. #5f9099
  3. #4c7278
  4. #3a5559
  5. #29393c
  6. #181f21
  7. #000000 / #000

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    ★ 4157 CP
    #71b1bc     ΔE = 0.404 / LRV ≈ 38.6%

  2. TRUMATCH

    ★ 26-d3
    #77b0bb     ΔE = 0.809 / LRV ≈ 38.6%

  3. Nerolac

    ★ China Silk - 2466
    #71afb8     ΔE = 0.961 / LRV ≈ 37.6%

  4. Dulux Australia

    ★ Water Music / S32D3
    #6eb2be     ΔE = 0.961 / LRV ≈ 38.9%

  5. California Paints

    ★ DE 5766 - Watson Lake
    #74aeba     ΔE = 1.007 / LRV ≈ 37.5%

  6. Earthpaint

    ★ 3-31-4 Daphne
    #73b2bb     ΔE = 1.118 / LRV ≈ 39.1%

  7. Benjamin Moore

    ★ Bayville Blue / 747
    #71aebb     ΔE = 1.123 / LRV ≈ 37.4%

  8. Valspar Paint

    ★ Betsy Ross House Blue
    #75b2bf     ΔE = 1.249 / LRV ≈ 39.4%

  9. Dutch Boy

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    #6ab3c0     ΔE = 1.644 / LRV ≈ 39.1%

  10. Evonik-Degussa

    ★ 1174T Riverside Blue
    #65b0bd     ΔE = 1.824 / LRV ≈ 37.5%

  11. KILZ

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    #7bafb6     ΔE = 1.907 / LRV ≈ 38.2%

  12. Nippon Paint

    ★ Early Trek / NP BGG 1812 T
    #75b5be     ΔE = 1.959 / LRV ≈ 40.5%

  13. Toyo Ink

    ★ CF10679
    #7eb1b9     ΔE = 1.969 / LRV ≈ 39.4%

  14. Plascon

    ★ Lazy Afternoon B1-C2-2
    #6cb0c0     ΔE = 1.984 / LRV ≈ 38.0%

  15. Sikkens

    ★ Q0.20.60
    #70afb5     ΔE = 2.281 / LRV ≈ 37.4%

  16. CHROMATIC

    ★ 0677-Bleu Prespa - Dorval-CH2
    #7bb2c0     ΔE = 2.299 / LRV ≈ 39.9%

  17. Levis

    Mild Aqua
    #7bb0be     ΔE = 2.311 / LRV ≈ 39.0%

  18. Caparol

    80 10 204 / Spanisches Gruen 30
    #70b4c4     ΔE = 2.375 / LRV ≈ 40.1%

  19. Laura Ashley

    7-9 Cool Caribbean
    #6db0c1     ΔE = 2.378 / LRV ≈ 38.1%

  20. Chrysler

    Turquoise
    #6ab1c2     ΔE = 2.389 / LRV ≈ 38.4%

  21. Pratt & Lambert

    Forget-Me-Not 24-8
    #7faeb9     ΔE = 2.398 / LRV ≈ 38.3%

  22. RAL

    RAL 220 70 20
    #7bb6c1     ΔE = 2.402 / LRV ≈ 41.5%

  23. Peintures MF

    Parc Avon
    #7db5bd     ΔE = 2.446 / LRV ≈ 41.1%

  24. Little Greene

    Tropez Blue
    #73b7c2     ΔE = 2.448 / LRV ≈ 41.4%

  25. ICI Paints

    Blue Niche 30BG 43/163
    #82b1ba     ΔE = 2.501 / LRV ≈ 39.7%

  26. Berger

    Turquoise Trick / 7472
    #7fb0b6     ΔE = 2.509 / LRV ≈ 38.9%

  27. Vista Paint

    Turquoise Trick
    #7fb0b6     ΔE = 2.509 / LRV ≈ 38.9%

  28. Scib Paints

    Turquoise Trick / 7472
    #7fb0b6     ΔE = 2.509 / LRV ≈ 38.9%

  29. Asian Paints

    Vitality / 7472
    #81b0b7     ΔE = 2.526 / LRV ≈ 39.1%

  30. Dulux

    33BG 43/240
    #6bb7c4     ΔE = 2.731 / LRV ≈ 41.0%

  31. Wattyl

    Bay Spirit / E45W
    #76b1c2     ΔE = 2.858 / LRV ≈ 39.2%

  32. Crown Paint

    Beat Generation Blue
    #7fb5c2     ΔE = 2.902 / LRV ≈ 41.5%

  33. Resene

    Meltwater B70-043-221
    #6eaec0     ΔE = 2.959 / LRV ≈ 37.4%

  34. Natural Color System / NCS

    S 2020-B10G
    #82afbb     ΔE = 2.990 / LRV ≈ 39.0%

  35. Matthews Paint

    Crimson Prl over Victoria Green / 23464/23554
    #81afb4     ΔE = 3.021 / LRV ≈ 38.6%

  36. Sherwin-Williams

    Ebbtide - 6493
    #84b4be     ΔE = 3.046 / LRV ≈ 41.3%

  37. General Paint

    Cachet / CL 2154M
    #7db3b7     ΔE = 3.185 / LRV ≈ 40.0%

  38. Sigma

    Cool Blue / S 2040-B20G
    #63b6c1     ΔE = 3.186 / LRV ≈ 40.0%

  39. Kelly-Moore

    Brookside / KM3206-2
    #62b3bb     ΔE = 3.309 / LRV ≈ 38.4%

  40. Alcro

    Fjallback
    #71b7c8     ΔE = 3.335 / LRV ≈ 41.5%

  41. Brillux

    72.12.15
    #80b8c1     ΔE = 3.355 / LRV ≈ 42.7%

  42. Australian Standard AS2700

    B45 Sky Blue
    #7db7c6     ΔE = 3.521 / LRV ≈ 42.3%

  43. AMC

    Island Blue
    #79adbe     ΔE = 3.545 / LRV ≈ 37.7%

  44. Coronado Paint

    7472 - Turquoise Trick
    #7eadb0     ΔE = 3.613 / LRV ≈ 37.5%

  45. Ressource Peintures

    Horizon / VINT06
    #56afbd     ΔE = 3.651 / LRV ≈ 36.3%

  46. Taubmans

    Harbour Sky / T10 47B-2
    #79b8c8     ΔE = 3.665 / LRV ≈ 42.5%

  47. Audi

    Navy Blue / L54D
    #89b2b9     ΔE = 3.714 / LRV ≈ 40.7%

  48. Opaltone / OMS

    5305
    #88b5bd     ΔE = 3.725 / LRV ≈ 42.0%

  49. Dupont

    CAS467
    #64b8c9     ΔE = 3.813 / LRV ≈ 41.2%

  50. Brighto Paints

    4-33-4 Torres Strait
    #88b1bd     ΔE = 3.950 / LRV ≈ 40.4%

  51. CIL

    Newport
    #72bbc9     ΔE = 3.954 / LRV ≈ 43.3%

  52. GM / General Motors

    Royal Turquoise
    #74a6ac     ΔE = 4.000 / LRV ≈ 34.0%

  53. Devoe Paint

    Mayflower Blue / 70BG 41/201
    #84b2c1     ΔE = 4.005 / LRV ≈ 40.6%

  54. Tollens

    T2017-1
    #7ebac1     ΔE = 4.011 / LRV ≈ 43.4%

  55. Bristol

    Clipper / P122-C4
    #88b5c1     ΔE = 4.049 / LRV ≈ 42.1%

  56. Ford

    Light Turquoise
    #80a7af     ΔE = 4.124 / LRV ≈ 35.3%

  57. Waverly

    Agave / 60685E / 60888E
    #56adb7     ΔE = 4.155 / LRV ≈ 35.3%

  58. Cloverdale Paint

    Patch Of Blue / 7431
    #56b4c6     ΔE = 4.160 / LRV ≈ 38.7%

  59. Ralph Lauren

    Light Sky / RLIB221
    #84a9b3     ΔE = 4.187 / LRV ≈ 36.5%

  60. Clark+Kensington

    Text Me / 33B-4
    #88b0bd     ΔE = 4.242 / LRV ≈ 40.0%

  61. Designers Guild

    TG Blue
    #7ba9b9     ΔE = 4.295 / LRV ≈ 36.1%

  62. Sto

    35421
    #7fa6ae     ΔE = 4.330 / LRV ≈ 34.8%

  63. ProMarker

    Verdigris
    #71abbf     ΔE = 4.374 / LRV ≈ 36.4%

  64. Porter Paints

    Caruso / 255-5
    #55b0b9     ΔE = 4.400 / LRV ≈ 36.5%

  65. PPG Pittsburgh Paints

    Caruso 255-5
    #55b0b9     ΔE = 4.400 / LRV ≈ 36.5%

  66. Behr

    Bon Voyage 510F-4
    #8baeb3     ΔE = 4.404 / LRV ≈ 39.0%

  67. Crown Diamond

    7338-42 Seaside Spa
    #61b4b9     ΔE = 4.449 / LRV ≈ 38.7%

  68. Comex

    Puerto P4-07
    #84adbc     ΔE = 4.452 / LRV ≈ 38.4%

  69. Dunn-Edwards

    Castaway / 400
    #6dbac0     ΔE = 4.471 / LRV ≈ 42.2%

  70. Sico

    6152-42 Blue Flame
    #5ebac9     ΔE = 4.530 / LRV ≈ 41.7%

  71. Tikkurila

    9703
    #82b6c7     ΔE = 4.538 / LRV ≈ 42.3%

  72. Ligier

    Bleu Boticelli / P-08.3.535
    #62acc2     ΔE = 4.615 / LRV ≈ 36.0%

  73. Pascol

    Foaming Seas PW070
    #85b0b1     ΔE = 4.616 / LRV ≈ 39.2%

  74. Jotun

    0129 / Isle Of Sky
    #84bbc2     ΔE = 4.617 / LRV ≈ 44.3%

  75. ISOMAT

    IST 125-03
    #8bacb5     ΔE = 4.624 / LRV ≈ 38.3%

  76. Nature Paint

    Damselfly
    #7ab8cb     ΔE = 4.626 / LRV ≈ 42.7%

  77. Duron

    Reflecting Pool
    #7eb6b7     ΔE = 4.711 / LRV ≈ 41.3%

  78. Glidden

    Gentle Turquoise / 90GG 41/143
    #8cb3b6     ΔE = 4.782 / LRV ≈ 41.2%

  79. Mylands of London

    Pale Blue
    #8bb8bd     ΔE = 4.831 / LRV ≈ 43.4%

  80. Volkswagen

    Calypso
    #81b9ca     ΔE = 4.844 / LRV ≈ 43.6%

  81. Delta

    Fog Gray / 04036
    #80a6b3     ΔE = 4.991 / LRV ≈ 35.1%

  82. Olympic

    Harbor Sky A55-4
    #7db9cc     ΔE = 5.046 / LRV ≈ 43.4%

  83. JPMA

    E 65-70H
    #8abbc3     ΔE = 5.075 / LRV ≈ 44.9%

  84. British Standard

    BS 2660 BS 7-084 - Fiesta blue
    #5fa3b0     ΔE = 5.133 / LRV ≈ 31.8%

  85. New Look

    Blue Kite / B16-01
    #48adbf     ΔE = 5.237 / LRV ≈ 35.0%

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#72b0bb HTML / CSS Code Examples

#72b0bb foreground

An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one.

Charles Horton Cooley
<p style="color: #72b0bb">…</p>

#72b0bb background

Art must be an expression of love or it is nothing.

Marc Chagall
<p style="background-color: #72b0bb">…</p>

#72b0bb shadow

If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud.

Émile Zola
<p style="text-shadow: 0.1em 0.1em 0.15em #72b0bb">…</p>

Color Charts

Color Space Conversions

Decimal
7516347
Binary
01110010, 10110000, 10111011
Hexadecimal
#72b0bb
LRV
≈ 38.2%
Closest short hex
#6ab ΔE = 3.281
RGB
rgb(114, 176, 187)
RGBA
rgba(114, 176, 187, 1.0)
rg chromaticity
r: 0.239, g: 0.369, b: 0.392
RYB
red: 44.706%, yellow: 57.853%, blue: 73.333%
Android / android.graphics.Color
-9260869 / 0xff72b0bb
HSL
hsl(189, 35%, 59%)
HSLA
hsla(189, 35%, 59%, 1.0)
HSV / HSB
hue: 189° (189.041), saturation: 39% (0.390), value: 73% (0.733)
HSP
hue: 189.041, saturation: 39.037%, perceived brightness: 63.300%
HSLuv (HUSL)
H: 207.882, S: 57.620, L: 68.178
Cubehelix
H: -178.867, S: 0.464, L: 0.622
TSL
T: -1.650, S: 0.135, L: 0.622
CMYK
cyan: 39% (0.390), magenta: 6% (0.059), yellow: 0% (0.000), key: 27% (0.267)
CMY
cyan: 55% (0.553), magenta: 31% (0.310), yellow: 27% (0.267)
XYZ
X: 31.431, Y: 38.214, Z: 52.724
xyY
x: 0.257, y: 0.312, Y: 38.214
CIELab
L: 68.178, a: -17.074, b: -11.918
CIELuv
L: 68.178, u: -29.268, v: -15.485
CIELCH / LCHab
L: 68.178, C: 20.822, H: 214.917
CIELUV / LCHuv
L: 68.178, C: 33.112, H: 207.882
Hunter-Lab
L: 61.817, a: -17.422, b: -7.296
CIECAM02
J: 57.982, C: 30.973, h: 211.421, Q: 150.023, M: 27.085, s: 42.490, H: 268.435
OSA-UCS
lightness: -10.105, jaune: -1.971, green: 3.393
LMS
L: 30.887, M: 43.075, S: 52.463
YCbCr
Y: 152.328, Cb: 142.005, Cr: 100.001
YCoCg
Y: 163.250, Cg: 12.750, Co: 10.250
YDbDr
Y: 158.716, Db: 42.563, Dr: 85.033
YPbPr
Y: 163.586, Pb: 12.630, Pr: -31.506
xvYCC
Y: 156.492, Cb: 139.095, Cr: 100.324
YIQ
Y: 158.716, I: -40.468, Q: -9.688
YUV
Y: 158.716, U: 13.920, V: -39.230
Okhsl
h: 209.890, s: 0.428, l: 0.673
Okhsv
h: 209.890. s: 0.374, v: 0.755
Okhwb
h: 209.890, w: 0.473, b: 0.245
Oklab
l: 0.719, a: -0.057, b: -0.033
Oklch
l: 0.719, c: 0.066, h: 209.890
Munsell Color System
7.5B 6/6 ΔE = 4.594
Brand Color
Virb ΔE = 8.977

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