#72a3e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a3e1 is composed of 44.7% red, 63.9% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49.3% cyan, 27.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 213.5 degrees, a saturation of 64.9% and a lightness of 66.5%. #72a3e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0047c3. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#72a3e1 color description : Soft blue.

#72a3e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a3e1 has RGB values of R:114, G:163, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 7513057.

Hex triplet 72a3e1 #72a3e1
RGB Decimal 114, 163, 225 rgb(114,163,225)
RGB Percent 44.7, 63.9, 88.2 rgb(44.7%,63.9%,88.2%)
CMYK 49, 28, 0, 12
HSL 213.5°, 64.9, 66.5 hsl(213.5,64.9%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.5°, 49.3, 88.2
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.909, 0.567, -36.386
XYZ 33.624, 35.206, 76.254
xyY 0.232, 0.243, 35.206
CIE-LCH 65.909, 36.39, 270.893
CIE-LUV 65.909, -23.729, -57.831
Hunter-Lab 59.335, -2.683, -34.662
Binary 01110010, 10100011, 11100001

Color Schemes with #72a3e1

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Alternatives to #72a3e1

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#72a3e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a3e1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a3e1;}
.background {background-color:#72a3e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a3e1;}

Shades and Tints of #72a3e1

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, #010305 is the darkest color, while #f3f7fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a3e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a9ac is the less saturated color, while #58a0fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a3e1 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
  • #939da9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #91a2df Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8ba3e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #69afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86a2df Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82a3e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6caac9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population