#72429c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72429c is composed of 44.7% red, 25.9% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.9% cyan, 57.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 272 degrees, a saturation of 40.5% and a lightness of 43.5%. #72429c color hex could be obtained by blending #e484ff with #000039. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 26
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 58
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#72429c color description : Dark moderate violet.

#72429c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72429c has RGB values of R:114, G:66, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.58, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 7488156.

Hex triplet 72429c #72429c
RGB Decimal 114, 66, 156 rgb(114,66,156)
RGB Percent 44.7, 25.9, 61.2 rgb(44.7%,25.9%,61.2%)
CMYK 27, 58, 0, 39
HSL 272°, 40.5, 43.5 hsl(272,40.5%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 272°, 57.7, 61.2
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 37.616, 38.421, -41.319
XYZ 14.887, 9.874, 32.572
xyY 0.26, 0.172, 9.874
CIE-LCH 37.616, 56.421, 312.919
CIE-LUV 37.616, 14.947, -62.336
Hunter-Lab 31.424, 29.577, -39.461
Binary 01110010, 01000010, 10011100

Color Schemes with #72429c

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Alternatives to #72429c

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#72429c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72429c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72429c;}
.background {background-color:#72429c;}
.border {border:1px solid #72429c;}

Shades and Tints of #72429c

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, #030204 is the darkest color, while #f8f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72429c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6d71 is the less saturated color, while #7606d8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72429c 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #605668 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #295eb1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #386199 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6c5d63 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4454a9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4d569a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6e5378 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population