#72879b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72879b is composed of 44.7% red, 52.9% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.5% cyan, 12.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 209.3 degrees, a saturation of 17% and a lightness of 52.7%. #72879b color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #000f37. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 53
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#72879b color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#72879b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72879b has RGB values of R:114, G:135, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 7505819.

Hex triplet 72879b #72879b
RGB Decimal 114, 135, 155 rgb(114,135,155)
RGB Percent 44.7, 52.9, 60.8 rgb(44.7%,52.9%,60.8%)
CMYK 26, 13, 0, 39
HSL 209.3°, 17, 52.7 hsl(209.3,17%,52.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.3°, 26.5, 60.8
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 55.351, -2.807, -13.154
XYZ 21.519, 23.271, 34.367
xyY 0.272, 0.294, 23.271
CIE-LCH 55.351, 13.45, 257.952
CIE-LUV 55.351, -11.606, -18.841
Hunter-Lab 48.24, -4.798, -8.47
Binary 01110010, 10000111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #72879b

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#72879b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72879b

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#72879b;}
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Shades and Tints of #72879b

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, #060708 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72879b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #858788 is the less saturated color, while #1589f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72879b 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
  • #838383 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #808488 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #87899e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b87a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #778e98 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f889d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82879f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #758b99 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population