#72a1cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a1cb is composed of 44.7% red, 63.1% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.8% cyan, 20.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 208.3 degrees, a saturation of 46.1% and a lightness of 62.2%. #72a1cb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004397. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 63
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72a1cb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a1cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a1cb has RGB values of R:114, G:161, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7512523.

Hex triplet 72a1cb #72a1cb
RGB Decimal 114, 161, 203 rgb(114,161,203)
RGB Percent 44.7, 63.1, 79.6 rgb(44.7%,63.1%,79.6%)
CMYK 44, 21, 0, 20
HSL 208.3°, 46.1, 62.2 hsl(208.3,46.1%,62.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.3°, 43.8, 79.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.465, -4.665, -26.441
XYZ 30.461, 33.378, 61.334
xyY 0.243, 0.267, 33.378
CIE-LCH 64.465, 26.85, 259.994
CIE-LUV 64.465, -23.01, -40.456
Hunter-Lab 57.773, -6.988, -22.503
Binary 01110010, 10100001, 11001011

Color Schemes with #72a1cb

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Alternatives to #72a1cb

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#72a1cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a1cb

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Shades and Tints of #72a1cb

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f3f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a1cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979fa6 is the less saturated color, while #3ea4ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a1cb 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #909aa2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #969fc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #959fd0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #71aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a0ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #889fce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71a6be Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population