#72a1cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a1cd is composed of 44.7% red, 63.1% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 209 degrees, a saturation of 47.6% and a lightness of 62.5%. #72a1cd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00439b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 63
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 20
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#72a1cd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a1cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a1cd has RGB values of R:114, G:161, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7512525.

Hex triplet 72a1cd #72a1cd
RGB Decimal 114, 161, 205 rgb(114,161,205)
RGB Percent 44.7, 63.1, 80.4 rgb(44.7%,63.1%,80.4%)
CMYK 44, 21, 0, 20
HSL 209°, 47.6, 62.5 hsl(209,47.6%,62.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 209°, 44.4, 80.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.542, -4.101, -27.435
XYZ 30.701, 33.473, 62.598
xyY 0.242, 0.264, 33.473
CIE-LCH 64.542, 27.74, 261.497
CIE-LUV 64.542, -23.006, -42.174
Hunter-Lab 57.856, -6.528, -23.649
Binary 01110010, 10100001, 11001101

Color Schemes with #72a1cd

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Alternatives to #72a1cd

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#72a1cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a1cd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a1cd

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f4f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a1cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a1 is the less saturated color, while #46a2f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a1cd 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
  • #909aa3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #959fcb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #949fd2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #70aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a0cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87a0d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71a7be Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population