#72159e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72159e is composed of 44.7% red, 8.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 27.8% cyan, 86.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 280.7 degrees, a saturation of 76.5% and a lightness of 35.1%. #72159e color hex could be obtained by blending #e42aff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #660099.

    • R 45
    • G 8
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 28
    • M 87
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#72159e color description : Dark violet.

#72159e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72159e has RGB values of R:114, G:21, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.28, M:0.87, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7476638.

Hex triplet 72159e #72159e
RGB Decimal 114, 21, 158 rgb(114,21,158)
RGB Percent 44.7, 8.2, 62 rgb(44.7%,8.2%,62%)
CMYK 28, 87, 0, 38
HSL 280.7°, 76.5, 35.1 hsl(280.7,76.5%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 280.7°, 86.7, 62
Web Safe 660099 #660099
CIE-LAB 30.838, 58.204, -53.469
XYZ 13.378, 6.583, 32.912
xyY 0.253, 0.125, 6.583
CIE-LCH 30.838, 79.036, 317.428
CIE-LUV 30.838, 22.43, -75.111
Hunter-Lab 25.657, 48.176, -58.095
Binary 01110010, 00010101, 10011110

Color Schemes with #72159e

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Alternatives to #72159e

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#72159e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72159e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72159e;}
.background {background-color:#72159e;}
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Shades and Tints of #72159e

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, #020002 is the darkest color, while #f9f0fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72159e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c5360 is the less saturated color, while #7900b3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72159e 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
  • #404040 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4a3753 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004f9b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005389 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #68494e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #293a9c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #293c90 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6c366b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population