#72a3b6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a3b6 is composed of 44.7% red, 63.9% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 37.4% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 196.8 degrees, a saturation of 31.8% and a lightness of 58%. #72a3b6 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00476d. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 37
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#72a3b6 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a3b6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a3b6 has RGB values of R:114, G:163, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.37, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 7513014.

Hex triplet 72a3b6 #72a3b6
RGB Decimal 114, 163, 182 rgb(114,163,182)
RGB Percent 44.7, 63.9, 71.4 rgb(44.7%,63.9%,71.4%)
CMYK 37, 10, 0, 29
HSL 196.8°, 31.8, 58 hsl(196.8,31.8%,58%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.8°, 37.4, 71.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.281, -11.461, -15.007
XYZ 28.478, 33.148, 49.151
xyY 0.257, 0.299, 33.148
CIE-LCH 64.281, 18.883, 232.631
CIE-LUV 64.281, -23.914, -21.016
Hunter-Lab 57.574, -12.463, -10.314
Binary 01110010, 10100011, 10110110

Color Schemes with #72a3b6

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Alternatives to #72a3b6

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#72a3b6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a3b6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a3b6;}
.background {background-color:#72a3b6;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a3b6;}

Shades and Tints of #72a3b6

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f3f7f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a3b6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939495 is the less saturated color, while #30c0f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a3b6 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90999d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9d9fb5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a19dbd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da0b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #909fba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75a6b5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population