#72979a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72979a is composed of 44.7% red, 59.2% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26% cyan, 1.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 184.5 degrees, a saturation of 16.5% and a lightness of 52.5%. #72979a color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #002f35. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 59
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#72979a color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#72979a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72979a has RGB values of R:114, G:151, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 7509914.

Hex triplet 72979a #72979a
RGB Decimal 114, 151, 154 rgb(114,151,154)
RGB Percent 44.7, 59.2, 60.4 rgb(44.7%,59.2%,60.4%)
CMYK 26, 2, 0, 40
HSL 184.5°, 16.5, 52.5 hsl(184.5,16.5%,52.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 184.5°, 26, 60.4
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 59.927, -11.96, -5.737
XYZ 23.837, 28.043, 34.727
xyY 0.275, 0.324, 28.043
CIE-LCH 59.927, 13.264, 205.627
CIE-LUV 59.927, -18.74, -6.492
Hunter-Lab 52.956, -12.322, -1.812
Binary 01110010, 10010111, 10011010

Color Schemes with #72979a

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Alternatives to #72979a

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#72979a Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72979a;}
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Shades and Tints of #72979a

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, #050708 is the darkest color, while #fbfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72979a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #858787 is the less saturated color, while #15e6f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72979a 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
  • #8c8c8c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #878e8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #97959b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e92a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7b9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89959a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8e949f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7799a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population