#72a5bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a5bd is composed of 44.7% red, 64.7% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.7% cyan, 12.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 199.2 degrees, a saturation of 36.2% and a lightness of 59.4%. #72a5bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004b7b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72a5bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a5bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a5bd has RGB values of R:114, G:165, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7513533.

Hex triplet 72a5bd #72a5bd
RGB Decimal 114, 165, 189 rgb(114,165,189)
RGB Percent 44.7, 64.7, 74.1 rgb(44.7%,64.7%,74.1%)
CMYK 40, 13, 0, 26
HSL 199.2°, 36.2, 59.4 hsl(199.2,36.2%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.2°, 39.7, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.09, -10.697, -17.691
XYZ 29.578, 34.16, 53.176
xyY 0.253, 0.292, 34.16
CIE-LCH 65.09, 20.674, 238.84
CIE-LUV 65.09, -24.699, -25.451
Hunter-Lab 58.447, -11.95, -13.031
Binary 01110010, 10100101, 10111101

Color Schemes with #72a5bd

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Alternatives to #72a5bd

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#72a5bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a5bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a5bd

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f8fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a5bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929a9d is the less saturated color, while #32bcfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a5bd 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
  • #909b9f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9da1bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a09fc3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da2bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8fa1c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74a8b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population