#0172b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #0172b9 is composed of 0.4% red, 44.7% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 99.5% cyan, 38.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 203.2 degrees, a saturation of 98.9% and a lightness of 36.5%. #0172b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #02e4ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #0066cc.

    • R 0
    • G 45
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 99
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#0172b9 color description : Strong blue.

#0172b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #0172b9 has RGB values of R:1, G:114, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.99, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 94905.

Hex triplet 0172b9 #0172b9
RGB Decimal 1, 114, 185 rgb(1,114,185)
RGB Percent 0.4, 44.7, 72.5 rgb(0.4%,44.7%,72.5%)
CMYK 99, 38, 0, 27
HSL 203.2°, 98.9, 36.5 hsl(203.2,98.9%,36.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.2°, 99.5, 72.5
Web Safe 0066cc #0066cc
CIE-LAB 46.368, 0.073, -44.807
XYZ 14.785, 15.542, 48.117
xyY 0.188, 0.198, 15.542
CIE-LCH 46.368, 44.807, 270.093
CIE-LUV 46.368, -28.38, -67.357
Hunter-Lab 39.424, -2.051, -44.767
Binary 00000001, 01110010, 10111001

Color Schemes with #0172b9

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Alternatives to #0172b9

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#0172b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #0172b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#0172b9;}
.background {background-color:#0172b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #0172b9;}

Shades and Tints of #0172b9

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, #000609 is the darkest color, while #f5fbff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #0172b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #575e63 is the less saturated color, while #0172b9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #0172b9 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
  • #585858 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #475d6b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5773b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3a76bd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008088 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3872b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2574bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #007b9a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population