#72979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72979d is composed of 44.7% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 27.4% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 188.4 degrees, a saturation of 18% and a lightness of 53.1%. #72979d color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #002f3b. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#72979d color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#72979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72979d has RGB values of R:114, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7509917.

Hex triplet 72979d #72979d
RGB Decimal 114, 151, 157 rgb(114,151,157)
RGB Percent 44.7, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(44.7%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 27, 4, 0, 38
HSL 188.4°, 18, 53.1 hsl(188.4,18%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.4°, 27.4, 61.6
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 60.019, -11.241, -7.306
XYZ 24.09, 28.144, 36.059
xyY 0.273, 0.319, 28.144
CIE-LCH 60.019, 13.407, 213.02
CIE-LUV 60.019, -18.755, -8.954
Hunter-Lab 53.051, -11.783, -3.164
Binary 01110010, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #72979d

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Alternatives to #72979d

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#72979d Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72979d;}
.background {background-color:#72979d;}
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Shades and Tints of #72979d

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, #070909 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848a8b is the less saturated color, while #16d9f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72979d 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #888f90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #96959e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9c92a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7a9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89969d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8d94a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7799a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population