#72a1e9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a1e9 is composed of 44.7% red, 63.1% green and 91.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.1% cyan, 30.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 8.6% black. It has a hue angle of 216.3 degrees, a saturation of 73% and a lightness of 68%. #72a1e9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0043d3. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 63
    • B 91
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 9
    CMYK color chart

#72a1e9 color description : Soft blue.

#72a1e9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a1e9 has RGB values of R:114, G:161, B:233 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.09. Its decimal value is 7512553.

Hex triplet 72a1e9 #72a1e9
RGB Decimal 114, 161, 233 rgb(114,161,233)
RGB Percent 44.7, 63.1, 91.4 rgb(44.7%,63.1%,91.4%)
CMYK 51, 31, 0, 9
HSL 216.3°, 73, 68 hsl(216.3,73%,68%)
HSV (or HSB) 216.3°, 51.1, 91.4
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 65.709, 4.092, -41.1
XYZ 34.389, 34.949, 82.02
xyY 0.227, 0.231, 34.949
CIE-LCH 65.709, 41.303, 275.686
CIE-LUV 65.709, -22.974, -66.159
Hunter-Lab 59.117, 0.379, -40.877
Binary 01110010, 10100001, 11101001

Color Schemes with #72a1e9

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Alternatives to #72a1e9

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#72a1e9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a1e9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a1e9;}
.background {background-color:#72a1e9;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a1e9;}

Shades and Tints of #72a1e9

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, #02060c is the darkest color, while #fafbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a1e9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aaadb1 is the less saturated color, while #5f9dfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a1e9 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939cab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8ca2e7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #83a3ea Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #65afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82a1e8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7ca2ea Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6aaacc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population