#72a1bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a1bd is composed of 44.7% red, 63.1% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.7% cyan, 14.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 202.4 degrees, a saturation of 36.2% and a lightness of 59.4%. #72a1bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00437b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 63
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72a1bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a1bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a1bd has RGB values of R:114, G:161, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7512509.

Hex triplet 72a1bd #72a1bd
RGB Decimal 114, 161, 189 rgb(114,161,189)
RGB Percent 44.7, 63.1, 74.1 rgb(44.7%,63.1%,74.1%)
CMYK 40, 15, 0, 26
HSL 202.4°, 36.2, 59.4 hsl(202.4,36.2%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.4°, 39.7, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 63.95, -8.518, -19.422
XYZ 28.867, 32.74, 52.94
xyY 0.252, 0.286, 32.74
CIE-LCH 63.95, 21.208, 246.319
CIE-LUV 63.95, -23.051, -28.464
Hunter-Lab 57.219, -10.078, -14.803
Binary 01110010, 10100001, 10111101

Color Schemes with #72a1bd

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Alternatives to #72a1bd

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#72a1bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a1bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a1bd

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f8fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a1bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92999d is the less saturated color, while #32b1fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a1bd 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8f989e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #999ebc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9b9dc3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b9fbc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8c9ec1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74a5b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population